Retinol Overdose?

By Sue Chung, Health Guide Wednesday, January 24, 2007

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Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com. Reader's Question: I hear that retinol will help reduce wrinkles and reverse sun damag...

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Judy Glendening

1/26/07 9:33am

(1) Is RoC Retinol Corexxion a brand? What are some other brands of night cream with retinol? Does Olay Regenerist have retinol? Does Mary Kay have a retinol product? Are there store brands containing retinol (such as CVS) that work as well? (2) I just went to the dermatologist with what I thought was a recurrence of actino keratosis on my nose from 10 yrs. ago when I had it removed with cryo. This new dermatologist thought it was a cherry angiomago instead of a recurrence. That was 2 2 wks. ago, and now I have another lesion right below the other one. Do you think I need a 2nd opinion? My insurance prevents me from visiting the dermatologist with original dx of atino ker.

Sue Chung

2/ 9/07 6:23am

Dear Kathleen, Yes, retinol and tretinoin are both derivatives of vitamin A that help repair and improve your skin's texture. However, tretinoin is only available via prescription. Retinol is available over-the-counter as long as its concentration is less than 1%.

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