Posted by slclarry on February 12, 1997 at 15:40:01:
In Reply to: Re: retin a cream for stretch marks posted by UNABOMBER on February 12, 1997 at 00:18:11:
: : i asked my doctor to prescribe it for my stretch marks but obviously thats not what its for. it has instructions for acne but how much for stretch marks?: : stay safe and informed: : CAJUN: Are you sure that it cures stretch marks? I used to use Retin-A and never heard any info about that. What tell you is that Retin-A is a bitch on the skin if you are exposed to sunlight. It made me burn like a mother. It also made my skin red and irritated all of the time, even when I wasn't out in the sun. I saw a post a while back about Accutane. There is another nasty dermatological drug. I used to have to get my liver enzymes checked while I was taking that stuff. Accutane has caused liver problems for more people than Anadrol-50. Accutane made my hair fall out, even my eyebrows. It also made my eyes dry and my lips chapped, even months after I discontinued use. My skin is so dry to this day because of the stuff, that my skin is always off and it makes me look like a damn leopard!!Retin A was originally used for acne, and later discovered to be effective at erasing fine wrinkles. It casues skin irritation which triggers an increase in collagen production. The old skin flakes off, the new skin is somewhat plumper... however it make your skin very photosensitive. You should use it only at night & not during the day (especially in sunlight!)