Re: Danger of using expired tretenoin acid/Retin–A?

hello: i have a question regarding retin–a. i have a prescription for it to
help smooth out some scars. i'm tempted to put it on the rest of my face. any
ideas on what the impact will be? will it help get rid of a couple of laugh
lines?
thanks in advance for your response.

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor and not licensed to dispense advice on
prescription medication. However, I'd say go for it. I used Retin–A for many
years, for acne in my case, but it's also used to treat wrinkling and
discoloration. My instructions were to use it over my entire face every night,
and it didn't bother me at all. If your skin is too sensitive, you'll know
fairly quickly because you'll be constantly flushed and flaking. In that case,
you can cut back the frequency of application and see how that works for you,
or you can just stop using it altogether. But it's really just a
prescription–strength exfoliant that seems to have some abilities to improve
skin cells at the production stage.
Stephanie

In article <20030722105014.28334.00000...@mb–m24.aol.com>,
jjones4...@aol.com (JJones4519) wrote:
again with the "not a doc, not a pharm" disclaimer here:
And of course, like all things, your mileage may vary
If you have acne, you can expect it to get a bit worse first, as things
rise up to the surface, then better as the skin gets used to turning
over. It will make you more sun sensitive – use sunscreen!
Caution around eyes, nostrils, creases near nose and ears – these areas
can crack if you are sensitive. Your skin may be pink and peel –
sometimes up to 6 weeks before you get used to it. It should stop. You
will have to go through a period where your skin doesn't look too good
before it gets better. Use moisturizer!

thanks to both of you. i'm actually going to wait until fall when it's not so
hot and humid and horrid outside.