Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a 35-year-old female with borderline oily skin living in a very humid city. Only gel-based products work for my skin. I was wondering if I could start using Nexret gel, as a night treatment for anti-aging and general maintenance on a long-term basis. I have a few sunspots and pimple marks that need to go.
My father and grandfather have vitiligo, and that is one reason I fear using products that tamper with the pigmentation process. Currently, I am using a face wash, Micellar water, and an anti-shine gel moisturizer in the morning and night. I also use vitamin C day gel and a sunscreen gel with SPF 50 (sun protection factor) in the day.
Thank you so much in advance.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.
I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.
Please attach a picture, if possible, for better evaluation. I suggest using Nexret gel (Tretinoin) 0.04 % daily at night, but not on a long-term basis because it can cause hypopigmentation. You can use it for one to two months, and then you can switch over to Depiwhite (Aqua, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, and Glycerin) advanced lightening cream.
Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and start using the medicine after their consent. The other gels that you are using seem to be good.
Thank you for consulting me.
You can always reach me at icliniq.com.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I am sending you photos. I want to avoid using whitening products. I want to use anti-aging products that help with skin looking healthier and smoother. Would not a form of retinoid work well in the long-term for collagen production and overall cell turnover? Is there a gel-based product that will not cause hypopigmentation that I can make a part of my skin care regime?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read and understand your concern.
I have examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). After examining your pictures, it seems you have very few pimples marks. I think your present marks will subside in two to three months of using Nexret gel. Besides this, you can opt for chemical peels, which are a safer option for skin rejuvenation or anti-aging in your case, as you do not want to use skin-whitening products and prefer long-term skincare to stimulate collagen production and accelerate cell turnover.
Looking forward to your response in order to help you.
Thank you.
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