Originally Posted by Labrat81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Who says Retin-A causes broken capillaries??? I'd love to know. I've used almost every retinoid on the market......even Accutane, and I do not have one broken capillary......My favorite is tazorac
Broken capillaries may be a sign of Rosacea....and they aren't caused by using topical retinoids. Increasing age, genetics, hormonal fluctuations,
pregnancy (the increase in the amount of blood in the body,causes vein enlargment), obesity, fluctuations in temperature (washing with hot water and rinsing with cold)....and the most common is....UVA damage....
While retinoids are great for acne, and treating photoaging....if you use them incorrectly they can cause inflammation (especially tretinoin). Differin and Tazorac have a mild anti-inflammatory effect, and target specific retinoid receptors.....I've always found differin and tazorac to be less irritating than retin-A micro.....
If you think you have rosacea maybe try azelaic acid (Azelex orFinacea), which reduces redness and inflammation, and also helps with acne too......
Or switch to differin, which is less irritating then retin-A.....
Oh....and stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen like your life depends on it.....they will get worse from UVA radiation......
thnx a lot for the info. i wana know if retin-A is not gona aggravate my broken capillaries..will it help it or it doesnt have any effect on it ???