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Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:00 pm  |
Have you tried different formulatons of tretinoin? For example Renova? Renova is in a relatively emollient base and might cause you less irritation than retin A micro. It is more suitable if your main purpose in using it is for wrinkles rather than acne.
Are you applying the RAM to perfectly dry skin? You need to let your skin dry out for approximately half an hour before applying RAM as it is less irritating on dry skin compared to damp skin.
I have read that people find taking zinc supplements helpful for hormonal acne. You have to go specifically for chelated zinc or zinc picolinate as these are better absorbed compared to zinc oxide. |
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Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:50 am |
| howdy59 wrote: |
Hi!
So o.k. my eyes are still a mess  .... I got Renova from Derm. Yikes!!! I'm scared to put it under eye area-omg! I'm still a monster- crinkly creases from putting Retin-A there!  and very nervous about the cost of it- 200.00 thats with copay!!!!   - is Renova worth it? What is it made of gold??? |
YIPES  That is ABSURD!!! I've never used Renova but I think that is just ridiculous for a Retin A. I hope its quart sized! |
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Vehicle is a 1952 scratch and dent model....olive-ish, dry skin, long curly gray hair. Staples: Tazorac, 2mm Dermaroller, Anti Aging Light Stim, Devita Sunscreens, homemade C serums, some positive affirmations and whatever else it takes! Kicking and screaming the whole way... |
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Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:18 am |
| I'm guessing the $200 price tag is in the US, which has by far the highest drug prices in the world. We don't regulate drug prices, so manufacturers can set whatever they think the market will bear. My dad is on a cancer drug that costs nearly $40,000 a year, whereas in India the yearly cost would be several hundred dollars for the same compound. I keep telling him that he ought to take a bang-up vacation to India, fly first class, stay in the most luxurious hotels, eat in the best restaurants, buy his meds, and he'd still be thousands of dollars ahead in the game. |
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Late 50's, fair warm-toned skin, dryish except in T zone; regular user of CSRx Vitamin C, Avene Diacneal, Avene tinosorb sunscreen, Pro Light LED, and experiments on and off with many products. |
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