Why do I need to be more careful in the sun when using Retin-A?
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That medication is strong on its own and causes you to peel even without the sun so just imagine that your first layer of skin is being peeled off and is extra sensative and then to go in the sun is just going to cause more damage to your skin and you have a greater chance to burn your skin.
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Retin-A makes your skin more light sensitive. This means that your skin's natural defenses to the sun have been kind of put on hold. Since your skin cannot fight the sun back as well, you are more likely to get a nasty burn. The fact that you are this much more sensitive makes you more likely to be at a skin cancer risk from these more severe burn. Honestly, I would stick with the strong sunblock if you are going to remain on the Retin-A treatment.
Active ingredient in Retin-A can transform UV radiation energy in a way that makes it even more harmful for skin cells. Essentially, it works as a UV intensifier.
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