On 5/3/2014 pardon said: okay I'm having issues with quoting people sorry about that.I am asking about the Tria laser not dermarolling which by the way I believe they are very similar it's just a matter of one going deeper than the other but I believe they are the exact same concept. I am just trying to figure out what type of actives are appropriate and when. I know I would not use Retin A right after a Treatment. However I was wondering if there is any reason I shouldn't use it in days off or if I can use other stronger Actives such as my bha foam the next morning. I Guess I'm just trying to treatment I think that is way too harsh in my opinion. But I was wondering if there's any reason why I wouldn't be able to use Retin A on one of my days off for the next morning or something like that well I wouldn't use Retin A in the morning but you know what I mean something with right now higher activity such as my BHA foam or something along those lines.
Hi Pardon, I saw your question before and will give you some more detail of what I am using and experiencing. You didn't say what type of acne you are dealing with, and that may make a difference as to what you can/should do. I have also been reading more since so much has been mentioned recently about not using actives when using the Tria, damaging yourself with the Tria etc., and I have also read in more than one place about the 15-20 minute window, so am careful with that.
I have cystic acne, have for years, have taken antibiotics and been prescribed topicals, plus used all kinds of acne targeted skincare. The antibiotics helped the most, but I was on them for years and developed side effects, so had to stop. I take oregano oil now and use Retin A, and since starting those 2 things it's been better, but still always there, sometimes worse than others.
When I got the Palovia laser, I did quite a bit of reading on using that type of laser on cystic acne, and I did, and it helped somewhat. I have also been looking specifically for info on using Retin A and fractional-non-ablative laser treatments together, whether it was contraindicated, etc. The combo is being used to treat precancerous skin growths, among other things, so it is done.
I am currently using my Retin A every 2nd or 3rd night, and I wait at least an hour after my treatment. I have drier skin the day after, but no other side effects.
I am hoping that the Tria will help with my skin in turning over faster, which helps acne. Too soon to say I've had success, but things haven't gotten worse, either.
As far as BHA's etc., I don't know, you would need to see how your skin reacts. For those of us dealing with acne, it's not as easy to just stop using things that work, and I've already been through so many harsh treatments over the years that maybe it doesn't bother my skin as much as it might bother someone else's.
I hope this helps you, and please ask if you have any others questions. Good luck.
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