Just received this from Dermatica.. anyone have any thoughts or experience? Thank you for taking the time to complete your follow up consultation with Dermatica.
'Dermatica works hard to ensure that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their skin concerns. As your skin changes, so does your treatment. Our dermatology team have reviewed your consultation and recommend that you switch from your current treatment toTretinoin 0.1%/ Hydroquinone 4% cream.
Increasing the strength of treatment may trigger increased irritation which can be minimised by using the treatment less frequently until your skin adjusts.
Tretinoin is a retinoid, it improves fine and coarse wrinkles by restoring dermal collagen and decreases the darkness of brown spots by reducing epidermal pigmentation. Tretinoin also helps to unclog pores and increase the cell turnover of the skin.
Hydroquinone is an ingredient that is used to decrease the number of pigment granules in the skin’s pigment cells (melanocytes) by inhibiting the enzyme needed to make melanin. Hydroquinone is clinically proven to reduce pigment in the skin such as age spots and freckles.
Please note, it is important to use the higher strength formulations for longer to see optimal results.'
Not sure I've seen much difference from using my initial prescription religiously, so would appreciate MN collective experience!
Kind regards,
Dermatica Clinical Team