@@liaapintea She's not hating on her. She's probably had work done as well around her eyes as you don't get to the 40s without some signs of aging. She looks great though
The tips about retinols are nice, thank you!. However, it is NOT true that "all the aging is just photo aging" that is simply wrong. There is also intrinsic aging like lost of bone density, fat lost and also muscle atrophy. So an affirmation like "all aging is just photoaging" can generate false expectations in people, be careful with that. Greetings from Spain! 😉
@@dlilwon Educate yourself b4 calling other people daft. Gravity, loss of bone and muscle, facial movements etc. all cause wrinking and sagging. Photo aging is only a small part of it. U r the stupid one here, believing this idiotic woman who calls herself a doctor. 🤪
This is great info for people! A lot of women think more is better with retinol and that isn’t the case. Dry eye is so common and this is definitely something to look at. Thank you!
There is some misleading/inaccurate information in this video. 1. 1:08 Tretinoin is not the "generic name" for prescription strength "retinol" (more accurate to say RETINOID). It is a TYPE of prescription Retinoid. Strictly speaking it is a retinoic acid. Others types of prescription topical Retinoids include Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene. 2. 1:20 "just going to call" Tretinoin "retinol" because of difficulty with pronunciation is not appropriate. You can refer to it as "retinoic acid" or "prescription Retinoid". But it is misleading and potentially confusing to viewers and patients if you choose to simplify or dumb it down because it's "easier". 3. 4:48 Retin A is tretinoin. It is strictly topical. You do not take systemic Retin A to treat acne. The acne medication you are referring to is Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane. Although the names are similar they are in fact different medications. I appreciate you are an eye surgeon and dermatology is not your field of specialisation but you are making these videos to educate viewers and with that comes a responsibility to provide accurate information. Speaking as a fellow medical professional, I hope you too can appreciate that correct terminology and information is important.
Thank you! I hope everyone who sees the video sees this comment, as well. I cannot believe someone educated to doctoral degree (regardless of their field) can spread misinformation so frivolously.
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that Tretinoin does come in pill form. It's usually only administered this way to promote cell growth in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy. But yeah, it definitely seemed like she was thinking of Accutane. A simple mistake. www.medicinenet.com/tretinoin-oral/article.htm
can you do another video about skin care around the eyes and which products you recommend that are safe for around the eyes? :) (sunscreen/moisturizers)
No because she is not a dermatologist! And just because she is a doctor, doesnt mean she knows what she is talking about, my bf is an ortho and he has 0 knowledge of skin care
@@marisamorais3150 actually dermatologists do not deal with skin around the eyes, only oftalmologists do! I’ve even had an exema around my eyes, i went to the dermatologist and they sent me to an oftalmologist. You are the one who doesn’t know what she is talking about!
@@haykymadalina sweetheart skin around the eyes is skin dont know what they told you in School but dermatologists study the whole layers of skin and skin areas including eye and yesss sexual parts, sex diseases are treated by dermatologists 😉, its very common for a doctor TO ask second opinion or consult another specialist when 2 areas of health can be combined, ex derma with ginecologist, oftalmologist with neurologist, neverthless retinol is a skin care product in which a dermatologist Will have 90% more knowledge than an ofta. As long as you are not putting retinol in an área that can enter you eyes
I started getting painful dry eyes and blurry eyes after 3 weeks of using accutane and went to my dermatologist where she told me its impossible that accutane is the cause of those problems. I have never had issues with my eyes in my whole life until i used accutane. I then stopped using accutane where the dryness and blurry vision improved a bit but it hasn't resolved and 4 years has passed already. I guess accutane caused permanent damage to my eyes somehow.
Thanks for informing others and so sorry you had to go through this.. how about seeing an ophthalmologist he could benefit you better than a dermatologist
Accutane actually can cause damage to the Meibomian glands of the eyes. And so can retinol near the eyes. I was watching a lot of videos on it by an eye doctor here. You should see an eye doctor.
she is absolutely beautiful , because she TAKES care of herself. Botox and fillers ( i see them , just right amounts ) , but its a part of being beautiful . Beauty industry is powerful .love the info
Trentinoin (prescription) is not just "higher concentration" then retinol. Prescription trentinoin is retinoic acid. Retinol has to be converted by your skin to retinaldehyde, then to retinoic acid. So it's a multi step process where trentinoin is already retinoic acid so it doesn't have to go through all those steps. It's not just the strength that's different.
@@brendaorozco1195 Keep it simple. In the day time I use vitamin c serum then my spf 50 sunscreen. Then I use an umbrella or wear long sleeves if I'm going out. At night, I use a very gentle cleanser then use retinol then lastly my moisturiser.
Tretinoin is not the same as retinol, it is not just the case of different strength. Both are retinoids but the first one is synthetic, retinoic acid, the second one is a natural form of vit A, milder
This is really good information about whether or not you should apply retinoid/retinoids around your eyes. I actually had no idea that people who take Retin-A cannot get Lasik surgery.
Ok.. so TH-cam can now read my mind. I had JUST thought "Gee I wonder if you can use Retinol around your eyes safely"..and there was your video. WOW. Thanks so much for the great information. I really enjoyed it. I just subscribed.
Thank you so much for warning us about all of the precautions, especially using it close to the eye. I’ve been looking into this for YEARS and no one else mentioned this.
I never had dry eyes until starting retinol. Now i have severe ocular disease. Definitely not worth the damage. I didnt even notice an improvement in my skin because i used it for such a short time before my eyes were damaged.
Your skin is beautiful!! You don't look your age at all. I thought you were around 30 years old!! Wow!! Thank you for your advice!! I appreciate it!! I wear sunscreen all year round with an SPF of 30. I also wear a big floppy hat. It helps to keep the sun off my face. The sun can cause wrinkles around the eyes. I have crow's feet at my age. I'm 67 years old. I've have had crow's feet my entire life. I didn't wear sunglasses or sunscreen when I was a child growing up in New York. I lived on Long Island for most of my life. I was born and raised there. So, I was in the sun all summer long. Now, we live in Houston, Texas. I'm in the sun all year round down here. That's why I wear sunscreen everyday, even on cloudy days. Thank you very much for this video! I appreciate it!! 💖
Loved it Rupa! I've been wondering this myself because I definitely have fine lines under my eyes and have been avoiding using my retinoid under the eye - thanks for the info!
I've been using retinol at lower levels for about one year but then I figured I should boost the concentration. I have festoons and the festoon under my left eye just ballooned out! I kept adding more retinol hoping that it would fix the problem... and then, it hit me! It's my retinol. I stopped using it a couple of days ago and the inflammation seems to be coming down... but very slowly. And my lower eyelid twitching has stopped. THANK GOD! Thanks for this video... I am hopeful my skin will eventually repair itself.
@@Prriya.english.trainer I'm 66 years old. I had a lower blepharoplasty 10 months ago. I would say that the right festoon is better because I received laser treatment at the same time as the blepharoplasty. But the left one is still there.
Thank you for this video. I have fine lines and have never used retinol around the eyes but have some dry eye issues anyway. My husband loves me and there's no reason to harm my eyes to get a very small change to the natural aging process.
@aamani Setty Glamglow have a mask called thirsty mud and iv always used it around my eyes Glamglow also has a sheet eye mask I also use decleor rose night balm it has saved my skin. For cleanser when my skin is dry (all my life) I have used Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm. Hope that helps.
I've heard of people "burning" their skin around the eye from using a cream and seeing a scar. I've been wondering if it was from retinol creams. Would retinol do that or is it some other kind of cream?
@@sumayyahfarooq3349 I think people may be referring to retinol. I just got eye cream with retinol. I've heard it can help remove milia around the eyes. I've had them for many years and slowly I'm seeing more, mine never go away. I asked my dermatologist to remove them, but she told me to do it at home and gave me a lance it. I don't have the guts to do it and heard it's a bad idea to do it yourself. I'm going to try a tiny drop of retinol on a q-tip and apply it just to one of the milia and see how it goes from there.
Glad I found this information. I'm almost three months into Tretinoin (0.25%) and even though most of the irritation (purging) has subsided I started putting it around my eyes. I've noticed occasional blurriness and random eye twitching.
I have very textured skin with deep lines under my eyes and I'm just 18, 19 in March and I'm using the 0.5%, and i can see a difference but it does feel sensitive when i lightly scratch my skin . but I have the oil retinol.
I’ve been looking to start adding retinol into my skin routine mainly to target the fine lines and freckles in my under eye and cheek area.. was thinking of starting with the FAB Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream.. would this mean this is a bad idea? Would love your opinion please
Ive been using Differin all over my face and neck for the last month. I did develop a little bump my eyelid a week ago and I wasn't sure if i had scratched myself, or if it was a stye. Now I know it's most likely from the adapalene gel!! I really want to get rid of the light crepey-ness of my inner eyelid, but I'd rather be able to see.
So in a nutshell, Tretinoin is not good for the eyes and its best to avoid the eye area. Thanks for the valuable info, I was using Tretinoin near my eyes and was suffering with exactly this!
Hello, I’ve been using Retin A for 30 years. I now have flare ups of dry eye. I’m 59. I’m careful to hydrate properly and I use MCT oil in my coffee or bouillon. If I drink I have a flare up over night. In the morning my eye sticks when I try to open it but not every morning . Be careful how close you dab the Retin A under your eye because it will move up anyway. I’m nervous after watching this video. I think I will avoid putting Retin A under my eye all together. Take care
@@AP-nx6xo Oh ans btw I dont think taking MTC oil is good for you. It is just another thinking stream from some people that is is good. But actually it is not a good healthy fat to take. You can better eat fish or olive oild, nuts etc. And it is also a lot of fat to take at once.. without actually beneficial other nutrition like in nuts or fish you will have other nutrition with the fat.. But yeah just wanted to give my vieuw on this. I have also done it in the past. ;)
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n good morning .. my dry eye is improving .. I make sure I take my eye makeup off at bedtime and I’m taking an eye health supplement from Walmart and omega 3 from Costco. Seems to really help ! I use to wake up and my eye would stick It really hurt !!! Here’s hoping. Thanks for asking. Do you have dry eye ps.. I’m still using retin A under my eyes
@@AP-nx6xo Nice things goes better. Do you use retin a also on the eyelids? Well i have not used retin a yet. But i hear some people talk about the dry eye and i noticed dry eye after using some skincare products. And because people talked about retin A could give it it scared me out a bit and now I think maybe acids can also give it. But I feel because i am afraid of that I get more focused on my eyes after I apply acids or new things and thén I feel more dry eyes.. But I am really thinking that it is more mental for me personally. Because i am afraid it give me dry eyes I feel more dry eyes. You know what I mean? I am really body sensational focused and I feel everything! So that is why I ask around a bit..;) Dry eyes can also come from other factors and in my case even psychological factors maybe..
Doc, you are drop dead gorgeous. Could you please share your skin care journey like when you started retinol etc. we need more content for women with brown skin.
I only use retinol cream at night and sunscreen in the day. And I only use the retinol about twice a week on my face & eyes and have been for about 15 years or so.
@@anadani81917 it has a mild estrogenic effect, it should be safe if not applied in large quantity around your breast or uterus. The effect would be like eating soy or other estrogenic food. If you don't have a medical condition, than there's nothing to worry about. At least it's not gonna harm your eye glands irreversibly....
@@Rwissam1987 I wish you were right because I love Bakuchiol, but it does damage the glands! Look at this video from an eye doctor: th-cam.com/video/Wod1_DJroSM/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyHySe0lqtvUux1Fa14AaABAg.9S2AlLnY0rt9S2_sHKQEnu Bakuchiol is really not safe around the eyes
thank you Dr. Rupa Wong!! i have chronic dry eye and MGD and started using retinol this year. It is a serum formulation instead of a cream, so it is quite messy. From now on, I will be really mindful around my eyes and I will be purchasing a lower percentage and easier controlled retinol when I run out of my current one.
I have VERY dry eyes and have to take Xiidra and I believe the retin A has played a part. I would not use even close to your eyes or you are taking a chance of getting MGD.
Dr., please read my case. 🙏🏼 I'm desperate! 😞 I've been using Tretinoin 0.5 everyday for 7 months on my face and 0.25 on eyelids (bottom and top) roughly every 3 days for around 4 months because of acne and it gave me a long deep thin wrinkle under my eye and it seems others lines are appearing around my eyes, too. This happened over night! My skin routine (I do everything dermatologists recommend), diet and exercise are flaweless. So I don't understand why this happened. My dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon couldn't give me any solution. At this point I don't know what to do. People on internet are divided by 1) continue with the tretinoin, it'll go away in a few months or, 2) stop it, you will make it worse and irreversible. Please, help! What do I do? I want the youth of my face back. 😢🙏🏼 THANKS for making this video. ❤️❤️❤️
This happened to me too.. OVERNIGHT!! I am only 25 and I got these deep lines under my eye in less than a week. Can somebody please answer this question?
@@sanasayed5652 using sunscreen twice per day indoors and every 2 hours outdoor plus sungasses. Although, of course I'm not going out at all bcs of the isolation. This year I was 90% of the time indoors.
@@annettethomas905 this same thing happened to me !!! I’m the same age... and I used retinol around my eyes accidentally.. and I feel like overnight I got wrinkles under my eyes😳 did yours end up going away?? And what did you do?
@@courtneylagenour2167 hey sister! I stopped using retinol and started using La roche posay’s Cicaplast Baume B5. I heard that panthenol and ceramides help fix your skin barrier and this product has both. Although I still haven’t completely reversed the damage, Its MUCH better now. I only use it at night because I use a water based moisturizer in the morning but you can use it twice a day if you like. I hope it helps. Also try jade rolling.
Interesting video. So damage to goblet cells, is that just from using Retinol near the eyes? How about using Retinol in a face cream(away from eyes)? Can that potentially cause dry eyes?
It shouldn't b/c it should be far enough from the conjunctiva and lids. But it's why oral tretinoin can cause severe dry eyes and they won't let you have LASIK if you're on it.
@@DrRupaWong thank you. I just bought a zmurad Tetinol face wash, I will be returning it. Just to clarify, as long as my face cream does not go near my conjunctiva, it should be ok to use? Jeez, noone ever told me thos before. Thank you for the information!
Retinol doesn't make my skin dry, it makes it really dewy and oily all night long (even in the morning after it is still quite dewy). How is that possible?
Thanks I was scared cause I got it in my eye by accident. I washed it out with water. Should hopefully be okay. I am someone with dry eyes so it's good to know what to look out for. Thank you for this video!!
But how do you apply it around the eyes? A simple demonstration would have been helpful. She's very vague. And what about eyebags? Apply it directly on the eyebags? Under the eyebags? Specifics are everything. Show us.
I am 32yrs old and have applied 0.1% tretinoin all over my face including around my eyes AND eyelids for 3yrs now. Most of the people around me my age already have started to get wrinkles around their eyes and mine are SMOOTH and TIGHT. I apply and wait 5min then apply a THICK layer of regular aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. I go to bed looking like a raccoon, but it’s like magic! My face is so TIGHT! 🙌🏼
@@Really_riel not at all, but I’ve been using it for 3yrs and took me a good 2 months to get over the initial dryness. After that I could use it everyday and no dryness 🙌🏼🧴
@@danielbarcenas4175 that's nice to know. When you felt the initial dryness in the beginning did you feel any dry eyes symptoms at all? I have visible green veins under my eyes area and I'm not so sure if tretinoin will help me get rid of it, do you think it will?
@@Really_riel I did not have dry eye. I don’t think the Tretinoin will do anything for the veins, but after time it does boost collagen production and makes the skin thicker so in theory you would see the veins less with thicker skin
Very informative! I don't really want to take a chance using retinol around my eyes, do you have any other suggestions? I have purple under eye circles, many fine lines, and texture ( little tiny bumps) I know there's a name for it but I just can't remember. I'm looking for something that might help improve all of those things, any suggestions would be super helpful! Thanks and God bless ❤
The bumps are called millias. I've had them for ages (they run in my family) and I've tried tons of products and done lots of research. I'm sad to report, the only thing that really works is having a dermatologist manually extract them. From my experience, even the best skincare products I've used have only made a minimal difference, only visible to me when I'm looking with a magnifying mirror and good lighting.
@@elenapopovic2527 That's unfortunate, I too have tried several products. I haven't found anything that works, including high end eye creams. I'm still using up the last bit of an overpriced eye cream that made virtually no difference. Still on the hunt for something that works and is safe for the eye area. Hope you find something that works for you!
@@Jesus_is_Lord555 I have all the problems you have, including the bumps, which in my case (and possibly yours) aren't milia but just visible sebaceous glands. Nothing can be done about those. I have also tried everything for my undereye circles, from IPL to laser to microneedling to filler and even carboxytherapy. None of those worked but I finally found something now that made a difference. It's called Sunekos and it's an injectable containing hyaluronic acid and amino acids. It's not a filler, it's more of a booster. My undereye cicles aren't gone, but look a lot better. I think for now it's only available in Europe though (and you need a skilled injector), so it depends on where you live. You might have to wait a while.
Hi Dr Wong, watched with a lot of interest. I've been using tretinoin since July 2023 (1 month) and usually use a pea size on my face once a week. Whatever's leftover on my fingers, i would gently apply over my eye area, a bit below my eyebrows and below my lower eye lashes. When you say retinol is toxic to the meibomian glands and globlet cells, do you mean when it gets INTO your eyes by accident or when it is absorbed by the skin near your eyes? I wasn't clear on this despite watching your video twice. Hope you will be kind to confirm. I do have evaporative dry eyes syndrome. Recent eye check confirmed my meibomian glands is making oil but the oil is not flowing down, it's just hardened under my eye lids. But I have always been suffering from dry eyes since my 20s and now at 47, it feels even more dry. After seeing your video, am not sure if it's because of the use of tretinoin around my eyes but it's only been 1 month of usage. I have been careful not to get any into my eyes but would really like to know if absorption of it via the skin around the eyes can also cause death of the meibomian glands and goblet cells? Thank u so much.
I have a lot of issues in my right eye, more than my left. Currently doing tests to see which skin treatments and makeup might be making it worse. Constantly using eye drops to help with the tired, irritated feeling. I need to use creams on my aging face. Your video was very informative. Do you have any dry eye advice? I'm 68 and had surgery to remove a piece of skin that formed over my tear duct about 4 years ago. Since then that eye seems to have become dryer than it was. Help!
Hey Fatima! Here are a couple of my videos that may help. Eye Doctor Explains How To Get Rid Of Dark Under Eye Circles Naturally: th-cam.com/video/Gjz7uXvuCrQ/w-d-xo.html Eye Doctor Explains 5 Ways to Prevent Under Eye Bags & Circles:th-cam.com/video/xGzbNxNxesE/w-d-xo.html
Retin a has given me broken capallaries under my eyes and around my nose. Now I have thin skin and lots of veining that's visible under my eyes that was never there before retin a. Why did this happen? So much blue veins show under my eyes now with broken capillaries...
What do you think about Avene A-Oxitive Smoothing Eye Contour Cream which contain retinaldehyde? I’m looking for an eyecream to remove my undereye millia..
Hey, I know your comment is old. But the TH-camr and Dermatologist Dr Dray recommended it! I also used it and had no problems. But I don't know if it will help with milia
Hi Dr. Rupa. I wish I watched your video earlier, I learned a lot of information. I did not know retinols were that strong. I have been using it for 3-4 days straight at night for under my eyes. Now my wrinkles under my eyes is more visible and worse. How can I fix this?
I started using Retin A when I was 28. I’m 59. I had PRK 15 years ago on one eye. No damage ... what is your opinion on PRK after years of using RetinA? Kind of scared me Hydration and essential fatty acids / omega 3s help dry eye.... alcohol can cause dry eye. I’m 59 and people take me for in my late 30s... yes good but not if I may be damaging my eyes using Retin A under my eyes. I would appreciate your opinion . Thanks for your video !!
I have noticed the skin around my eyes has gotten suddenly more crepey and thinner than ever. I have been using .05% trentinoin here and also have done treatments with the Clear and Brilliant laser. Is it possible that this things have thinned my skin? Thanks!
I have been using a retinol derivative under my eyes, no problem so far, i don’t use it every night though as i am still new to retinol. Every three nights for now till i build tolerance.0
I have severe dry eyes. I have been using Retin A for years. I have been told I have meibomian gland cell death. I just realized that the Retin A is the cause. I have great skin, but my eyes are now bright red. I personally would recommend not using Retin A. I’m sorry that I started to use it years ago. I never used it on my eyelids. I’ve seen an eye doctor for two years and he told me retinoids will kill off the healthy glands.
too late on this video but I hope I can get a reply :( I heard that retinol cannot be used at the same time as vitamin c serum but what about vitamin c face wash? Can’t I use it if I’m going to include retinol in my routine? Thank you in advance!
I just came here from Dr Youn's (plastic surgeon, I think🤔) video where his top 2 must have recommendations were Vitamin C serum in the morning and a retinol at night. He also advises taking it easy at first with the retinol and building up to more regular use. 🤷🏽♂️
Hi I’m suffering from severe dry eyes (with or without retin a) I wanted to get Fraxel done around my eyes (upper and lower lid) do you think that’s safe? Laser dermatologist never talk about whether that’s safe for your actual eye health. Also is retin a okay for dry eyes just on the lower lid? Thank you
Awe... my husband walked passed behind me while I was watching this and said... ‘’omg.. I thought that was you!’’ to me! What a compliment! He said we could be sisters! Thank you, Dr Rupa! 🙏🏽
Any time I use any retinol for my eyes it doesnt irritate the area at all but I get insane wrinkles all around my eyes from it. I dont know what to do. I stop using retinol under my my eyes and it goes back to normal
Thank you for this informative video. I am looking into Neutrogena multiaction eye cream. It has Retinyl Palmitate. Could that also possibly affect the goblet cells????
Can't even put it near my eyes...even if I am super careful and leave at least 2 inches...it migrates in and the next day my eyes are red and irritated.
What is a safe eye cream or serum to use around the eyes to help with fine lines and bags and dark circles under the eyes if you don't want fillers or botox thanks
03:20 starts taking about eyes and retinol round eyes.
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Thnks alot 🙏
thank you, you’re a gift 💝
You're the real MVP! Lol! Thank you! 😄
She said she was in her 40’s!!! So naturally gorgeous!
Yes..her cosmetic injector has most likely done an amazing job with Botox around the crows feet and forehead:)
@@TheForevergrace87 Haters gonna hate :p
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@@liaapintea no hate here..was not meant to be a negative comment
@@liaapintea She's not hating on her. She's probably had work done as well around her eyes as you don't get to the 40s without some signs of aging. She looks great though
THANK YOU so much, I turn 37 today and am just now getting into skincare bc I love myself enough to do it finally.
yup same, realized nows a good time to really start good skincare habits so that as I age, Im not aging my skin faster bc of lack of good skincare
The tips about retinols are nice, thank you!. However, it is NOT true that "all the aging is just photo aging" that is simply wrong. There is also intrinsic aging like lost of bone density, fat lost and also muscle atrophy. So an affirmation like "all aging is just photoaging" can generate false expectations in people, be careful with that. Greetings from Spain! 😉
But the channel is about skin, so we know she is referring to ageing with relation to skin, anyone that thinks otherwise is daft really.
@@dlilwon Exactly what I was thinking.
Anyone who continues to watch this channel after this daft and false claim that all aging is photo aging is as stupid as this 'doctor' is a fake.
@@dlilwon Educate yourself b4 calling other people daft. Gravity, loss of bone and muscle, facial movements etc.
all cause wrinking and sagging. Photo aging is only a small part of it. U r the stupid one here, believing this idiotic woman who calls herself a doctor. 🤪
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This is great info for people! A lot of women think more is better with retinol and that isn’t the case. Dry eye is so common and this is definitely something to look at. Thank you!
There is some misleading/inaccurate information in this video.
1. 1:08 Tretinoin is not the "generic name" for prescription strength "retinol" (more accurate to say RETINOID). It is a TYPE of prescription Retinoid. Strictly speaking it is a retinoic acid. Others types of prescription topical Retinoids include Adapalene, Tazarotene, Trifarotene.
2. 1:20 "just going to call" Tretinoin "retinol" because of difficulty with pronunciation is not appropriate. You can refer to it as "retinoic acid" or "prescription Retinoid". But it is misleading and potentially confusing to viewers and patients if you choose to simplify or dumb it down because it's "easier".
3. 4:48 Retin A is tretinoin. It is strictly topical. You do not take systemic Retin A to treat acne.
The acne medication you are referring to is Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane. Although the names are similar they are in fact different medications.
I appreciate you are an eye surgeon and dermatology is not your field of specialisation but you are making these videos to educate viewers and with that comes a responsibility to provide accurate information. Speaking as a fellow medical professional, I hope you too can appreciate that correct terminology and information is important.
Thank you!
I hope everyone who sees the video sees this comment, as well.
I cannot believe someone educated to doctoral degree (regardless of their field) can spread misinformation so frivolously.
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that Tretinoin does come in pill form. It's usually only administered this way to promote cell growth in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy. But yeah, it definitely seemed like she was thinking of Accutane. A simple mistake.
www.medicinenet.com/tretinoin-oral/article.htm
Ivey Peters My apologies for the error. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
@@kikiTHEalien you mean medical degree - MD. Doctoral is PhD - doctor of philosophy.
@@andraconstantin9459 No, I mean doctoral degree of education regardless of the field - exactly what I wrote.
can you do another video about skin care around the eyes and which products you recommend that are safe for around the eyes? :) (sunscreen/moisturizers)
Absolutely!
@@DrRupaWong Thank you so much!
No because she is not a dermatologist! And just because she is a doctor, doesnt mean she knows what she is talking about, my bf is an ortho and he has 0 knowledge of skin care
@@marisamorais3150 actually dermatologists do not deal with skin around the eyes, only oftalmologists do! I’ve even had an exema around my eyes, i went to the dermatologist and they sent me to an oftalmologist. You are the one who doesn’t know what she is talking about!
@@haykymadalina sweetheart skin around the eyes is skin dont know what they told you in School but dermatologists study the whole layers of skin and skin areas including eye and yesss sexual parts, sex diseases are treated by dermatologists 😉, its very common for a doctor TO ask second opinion or consult another specialist when 2 areas of health can be combined, ex derma with ginecologist, oftalmologist with neurologist, neverthless retinol is a skin care product in which a dermatologist Will have 90% more knowledge than an ofta. As long as you are not putting retinol in an área that can enter you eyes
I started getting painful dry eyes and blurry eyes after 3 weeks of using accutane and went to my dermatologist where she told me its impossible that accutane is the cause of those problems. I have never had issues with my eyes in my whole life until i used accutane. I then stopped using accutane where the dryness and blurry vision improved a bit but it hasn't resolved and 4 years has passed already. I guess accutane caused permanent damage to my eyes somehow.
That's really bad! I can't believe she doesn't know about this! Patients should be warned beforehand!
Thanks for informing others and so sorry you had to go through this.. how about seeing an ophthalmologist he could benefit you better than a dermatologist
Accutane actually can cause damage to the
Meibomian glands of the eyes. And so can retinol near the eyes. I was watching a lot of videos on it by an eye doctor here. You should see an eye doctor.
she is absolutely beautiful , because she TAKES care of herself. Botox and fillers ( i see them , just right amounts ) , but its a part of being beautiful . Beauty industry is powerful .love the info
Thanks so much for the love Kateryna!
I used it under my eyes because had sun damage and crowfeet and it worked. The wrinkles softened and had 0 side effects.
Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for sharing!
Tretinoin .05% or retinol?
Trentinoin (prescription) is not just "higher concentration" then retinol. Prescription trentinoin is retinoic acid. Retinol has to be converted by your skin to retinaldehyde, then to retinoic acid. So it's a multi step process where trentinoin is already retinoic acid so it doesn't have to go through all those steps. It's not just the strength that's different.
I’m 55 and just started taking care of my skin (more than washing my face and moisturizer) this past summer. I started Tretinoin this past September.
Anne, I am 39 years old. What advice would you give me?
@@brendaorozco1195 Keep it simple. In the day time I use vitamin c serum then my spf 50 sunscreen. Then I use an umbrella or wear long sleeves if I'm going out. At night, I use a very gentle cleanser then use retinol then lastly my moisturiser.
Tretinoin is not the same as retinol, it is not just the case of different strength. Both are retinoids but the first one is synthetic, retinoic acid, the second one is a natural form of vit A, milder
This is really good information about whether or not you should apply retinoid/retinoids around your eyes. I actually had no idea that people who take Retin-A cannot get Lasik surgery.
like forever?
Yes around your eyes 👀 I can’t believe I actually got some from my dr so I m on it !!
So I can use retinol around my eyes and mouth?
@@alessandraferrara7565If you listened it, she didn't recommend it.
Jesus Christ this woman is gorgeous. As a 34 yr old man I’ve just started researching skin care. Lots of great info. Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing this! I get styes in my eyes even when I use a gentle retinol. Seems my eye glands are very sensitive to retinol.
Happened with me too .. used retinol based eye cream 3 weeks ago got little styes on my lash lines
Glad I found this. I have been using Tretinoin around my eyes with no problems at all for a few months. I will stop though.
Glad this helped, Kathleen!
Ok.. so TH-cam can now read my mind. I had JUST thought "Gee I wonder if you can use Retinol around your eyes safely"..and there was your video. WOW. Thanks so much for the great information. I really enjoyed it. I just subscribed.
I've been using tretinoin for almost a year and I put it under my eyes, no side effects so far. I started with 0,25 and now I'm using 0,5.
Do you see any improvements?
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@@sherrynchin3987 no I don’t tbh
@Sherryn Chin I notice a very big difference
@@sherrynchin3987 I am on month 9, purging lasted 2 months and I see MAJOR differences
No one talks about this and it's so important. Thank u so much!
Thank you so much for warning us about all of the precautions, especially using it close to the eye. I’ve been looking into this for YEARS and no one else mentioned this.
@Denise Vasquez Lemrick when I have put it on my hooded eyes, the crease gets very crusty, like, seriously painful.
I never had dry eyes until starting retinol. Now i have severe ocular disease. Definitely not worth the damage. I didnt even notice an improvement in my skin because i used it for such a short time before my eyes were damaged.
I’m sorry you had that trouble; thank you for sharing. What % trentinoin did you use?
How long did you use please ? Did you directley use it on eyelids ? I had the same problem after just 5 ou 6 days of use !!
Your skin is beautiful!! You don't look your age at all. I thought you were around 30 years old!! Wow!! Thank you for your advice!! I appreciate it!! I wear sunscreen all year round with an SPF of 30. I also wear a big floppy hat. It helps to keep the sun off my face. The sun can cause wrinkles around the eyes. I have crow's feet at my age. I'm 67 years old. I've have had crow's feet my entire life. I didn't wear sunglasses or sunscreen when I was a child growing up in New York. I lived on Long Island for most of my life. I was born and raised there. So, I was in the sun all summer long. Now, we live in Houston, Texas. I'm in the sun all year round down here. That's why I wear sunscreen everyday, even on cloudy days. Thank you very much for this video! I appreciate it!! 💖
You look like you’re in your 20’s. No joke.
Aww thank you!!!!
I thought you were about 35
Loved it Rupa! I've been wondering this myself because I definitely have fine lines under my eyes and have been avoiding using my retinoid under the eye - thanks for the info!
Thanks Rena! I was smearing it all under my eyes for the same reason until I did this research!
has it worked? i have the same problem as u
@@DrRupaWong Damn Rupa, you look 25!
I've been using retinol at lower levels for about one year but then I figured I should boost the concentration. I have festoons and the festoon under my left eye just ballooned out! I kept adding more retinol hoping that it would fix the problem... and then, it hit me! It's my retinol. I stopped using it a couple of days ago and the inflammation seems to be coming down... but very slowly. And my lower eyelid twitching has stopped. THANK GOD! Thanks for this video... I am hopeful my skin will eventually repair itself.
Goodness! That sounds scary. I'm glad the swelling is going down. Thank you for sharing.
whats your ags , i got festoons at age of 29
@@Prriya.english.trainer I'm 66 years old. I had a lower blepharoplasty 10 months ago. I would say that the right festoon is better because I received laser treatment at the same time as the blepharoplasty. But the left one is still there.
Thank you for this video. I have fine lines and have never used retinol around the eyes but have some dry eye issues anyway. My husband loves me and there's no reason to harm my eyes to get a very small change to the natural aging process.
I'm glad this helped! Totally agree with you!
Can you do a video on dark circles and getting rid of them with regards to people of color?
Dr. VANITA Rattan has a series of youtube videos on this.
I stopped using because of how dry my eyes were turning evn after moisturising well
@aamani Setty Glamglow have a mask called thirsty mud and iv always used it around my eyes Glamglow also has a sheet eye mask I also use decleor rose night balm it has saved my skin. For cleanser when my skin is dry (all my life) I have used Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm. Hope that helps.
Try putting an aquaphor barrier around your eyes. It helps you control the retin a better.
I've heard of people "burning" their skin around the eye from using a cream and seeing a scar. I've been wondering if it was from retinol creams. Would retinol do that or is it some other kind of cream?
When I put retinol serum under my eyes, I get a burning/stinging sensation. I guess I’ll have to stop putting retinol under my eyes
@@sumayyahfarooq3349 I think people may be referring to retinol. I just got eye cream with retinol. I've heard it can help remove milia around the eyes. I've had them for many years and slowly I'm seeing more, mine never go away. I asked my dermatologist to remove them, but she told me to do it at home and gave me a lance it. I don't have the guts to do it and heard it's a bad idea to do it yourself. I'm going to try a tiny drop of retinol on a q-tip and apply it just to one of the milia and see how it goes from there.
@@user-gh3rv1of2b what type of retinol did you use for milia
Glad I found this information. I'm almost three months into Tretinoin (0.25%) and even though most of the irritation (purging) has subsided I started putting it around my eyes. I've noticed occasional blurriness and random eye twitching.
Oh no! Definitely don't apply to the eyes anymore.
I have very textured skin with deep lines under my eyes and I'm just 18, 19 in March and I'm using the 0.5%, and i can see a difference but it does feel sensitive when i lightly scratch my skin . but I have the oil retinol.
I’ve been looking to start adding retinol into my skin routine mainly to target the fine lines and freckles in my under eye and cheek area.. was thinking of starting with the FAB Skin Lab Retinol Eye Cream.. would this mean this is a bad idea? Would love your opinion please
Very informative, thank you for sharing. I was wondering if there are safe alternatives for use around the eyes.
Ive been using Differin all over my face and neck for the last month. I did develop a little bump my eyelid a week ago and I wasn't sure if i had scratched myself, or if it was a stye. Now I know it's most likely from the adapalene gel!! I really want to get rid of the light crepey-ness of my inner eyelid, but I'd rather be able to see.
Great video, only found it today and was wondering about this. What about Bakuchiol around the eyes?
So in a nutshell, Tretinoin is not good for the eyes and its best to avoid the eye area. Thanks for the valuable info, I was using Tretinoin near my eyes and was suffering with exactly this!
hey would you give a review about INKEY LIST RETINOL eye cream?
My Dermatologist said it was ok to use it under my eyes but I have dry eye syndrome so maybe I should stop it. Thanks for the information
Hello,
I’ve been using Retin A for 30 years. I now have flare ups of dry eye. I’m 59. I’m careful to hydrate properly and I use MCT oil in my coffee or bouillon. If I drink I have a flare up over night. In the morning my eye sticks when I try to open it but not every morning .
Be careful how close you dab the Retin A under your eye because it will move up anyway. I’m nervous after watching this video. I think I will avoid putting Retin A under my eye all together. Take care
@@AP-nx6xo Hi, did you stop? I am not sure if the dry eye is really from the retin A. Ifs difficult to tell...
What is your feeling now?
@@AP-nx6xo Oh ans btw I dont think taking MTC oil is good for you. It is just another thinking stream from some people that is is good. But actually it is not a good healthy fat to take. You can better eat fish or olive oild, nuts etc. And it is also a lot of fat to take at once.. without actually beneficial other nutrition like in nuts or fish you will have other nutrition with the fat.. But yeah just wanted to give my vieuw on this. I have also done it in the past. ;)
@@user-gc3rv6jw3n good morning .. my dry eye is improving .. I make sure I take my eye makeup off at bedtime and I’m taking an eye health supplement from Walmart and omega 3 from Costco. Seems to really help ! I use to wake up and my eye would stick It really hurt !!! Here’s hoping. Thanks for asking. Do you have dry eye ps.. I’m still using retin A under my eyes
@@AP-nx6xo Nice things goes better. Do you use retin a also on the eyelids?
Well i have not used retin a yet. But i hear some people talk about the dry eye and i noticed dry eye after using some skincare products. And because people talked about retin A could give it it scared me out a bit and now I think maybe acids can also give it. But I feel because i am afraid of that I get more focused on my eyes after I apply acids or new things and thén I feel more dry eyes.. But I am really thinking that it is more mental for me personally. Because i am afraid it give me dry eyes I feel more dry eyes. You know what I mean? I am really body sensational focused and I feel everything! So that is why I ask around a bit..;)
Dry eyes can also come from other factors and in my case even psychological factors maybe..
Doc, you are drop dead gorgeous. Could you please share your skin care journey like when you started retinol etc. we need more content for women with brown skin.
Thank you, Divya!! That is so kind. It is on my list of to-dos!
I have read that tretinoin around the eyes can cause dry eye and even macular degeneration.
I only use retinol cream at night and sunscreen in the day. And I only use the retinol about twice a week on my face & eyes and have been for about 15 years or so.
Do u use a day cream aswell or just sunscreen?
Do u use a day cream aswell?
Is there an anti-aging cosmetic that is safe around the eyes?
Peptides and Bakuchiol
@@Rwissam1987 bakuchiol isnt safe, there are videos about this on TH-cam look it up
@@anadani81917 it has a mild estrogenic effect, it should be safe if not applied in large quantity around your breast or uterus. The effect would be like eating soy or other estrogenic food. If you don't have a medical condition, than there's nothing to worry about. At least it's not gonna harm your eye glands irreversibly....
@@Rwissam1987 I wish you were right because I love Bakuchiol, but it does damage the glands! Look at this video from an eye doctor: th-cam.com/video/Wod1_DJroSM/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyHySe0lqtvUux1Fa14AaABAg.9S2AlLnY0rt9S2_sHKQEnu
Bakuchiol is really not safe around the eyes
thank you Dr. Rupa Wong!! i have chronic dry eye and MGD and started using retinol this year. It is a serum formulation instead of a cream, so it is quite messy. From now on, I will be really mindful around my eyes and I will be purchasing a lower percentage and easier controlled retinol when I run out of my current one.
Wonderful!
FINALLY! all of the questions that I have with regards ro retinol for under eyes were covered in this video. Love it!
i’m only 20 and i have lines under my eyes and really bad dark circles. i don’t know what to do
Try niacinimide for the dark circles :) I feel like it’s helped mine a bit
Ok. I’ve spoken to my dermatologist and my daughters and BOTH say not to put Retin A or any Retinols near your eyes!!!!!!! Just like Dr Dray says too
That’s what I’ve always heard so now I’m confused
DR. Rupa, What recommendations would you have for using DMSO + magnesium oil on the face to improve vision and better skin complexion/tone?
Hi doctor do you have any suggestions on eye creams for wrinkles?
I will add this to my list of video suggestions! Thanks! Keep a look out for it.
I have VERY dry eyes and have to take Xiidra and I believe the retin A has played a part. I would not use even close to your eyes or you are taking a chance of getting MGD.
Dr., please read my case. 🙏🏼
I'm desperate! 😞 I've been using Tretinoin 0.5 everyday for 7 months on my face and 0.25 on eyelids (bottom and top) roughly every 3 days for around 4 months because of acne and it gave me a long deep thin wrinkle under my eye and it seems others lines are appearing around my eyes, too. This happened over night!
My skin routine (I do everything dermatologists recommend), diet and exercise are flaweless. So I don't understand why this happened.
My dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon couldn't give me any solution.
At this point I don't know what to do. People on internet are divided by 1) continue with the tretinoin, it'll go away in a few months or, 2) stop it, you will make it worse and irreversible.
Please, help! What do I do? I want the youth of my face back. 😢🙏🏼 THANKS for making this video. ❤️❤️❤️
This happened to me too.. OVERNIGHT!! I am only 25 and I got these deep lines under my eye in less than a week. Can somebody please answer this question?
Are you guys using suncreen and sunglasses? Sun protection is the MOST important part of the retinol treatment.
@@sanasayed5652 using sunscreen twice per day indoors and every 2 hours outdoor plus sungasses. Although, of course I'm not going out at all bcs of the isolation. This year I was 90% of the time indoors.
@@annettethomas905 this same thing happened to me !!! I’m the same age... and I used retinol around my eyes accidentally.. and I feel like overnight I got wrinkles under my eyes😳 did yours end up going away?? And what did you do?
@@courtneylagenour2167 hey sister! I stopped using retinol and started using La roche posay’s Cicaplast Baume B5. I heard that panthenol and ceramides help fix your skin barrier and this product has both. Although I still haven’t completely reversed the damage, Its MUCH better now. I only use it at night because I use a water based moisturizer in the morning but you can use it twice a day if you like. I hope it helps. Also try jade rolling.
Can it reduce eye bags? You look great by the way
Interesting video. So damage to goblet cells, is that just from using Retinol near the eyes? How about using Retinol in a face cream(away from eyes)? Can that potentially cause dry eyes?
It shouldn't b/c it should be far enough from the conjunctiva and lids. But it's why oral tretinoin can cause severe dry eyes and they won't let you have LASIK if you're on it.
@@DrRupaWong thank you. I just bought a zmurad Tetinol face wash, I will be returning it. Just to clarify, as long as my face cream does not go near my conjunctiva, it should be ok to use? Jeez, noone ever told me thos before. Thank you for the information!
Hi Dr! You look amazing !!! Can I put ialuset on my face or around the eyes and around my mouth ? And mixed with retinol???
Retinol doesn't make my skin dry, it makes it really dewy and oily all night long (even in the morning after it is still quite dewy). How is that possible?
Me too! I've always wondered why everyone says it dries out their skin because it does the opposite for me
Me too. Same thing.
Cream vs. serum maybe?
Could b bc of wrong retinol. Try something else
That’s weird 😂 it dries up my skin like crazy
I use differin gel every night before my moisturizer. I'm 37 with acneic skin. I definitely use spf 50 everyday.
I'm 22 and I have wrinkles specially around my eyes...... Help 😢
Eucerin hyaloroun filler eye cream makes the skin around my eyes hydrated and smooth.
Choose a cream for your age. I tried my moms Eucerin Eye cream when I was in my 20s and it burned.
@@caroh3158 you probably have an allergy to an ingredient in the cream. I was 25 when I first started using eucerin and I had no reaction to the it.
Put coconut oil, almond oil, Castor oil.
For me, squinting is the main cause of my eye wrinkles. Use sunglasses when driving / outside. Get more sleep.
Thanks I was scared cause I got it in my eye by accident. I washed it out with water. Should hopefully be okay. I am someone with dry eyes so it's good to know what to look out for. Thank you for this video!!
But how do you apply it around the eyes? A simple demonstration would have been helpful. She's very vague. And what about eyebags? Apply it directly on the eyebags? Under the eyebags? Specifics are everything. Show us.
I am 32yrs old and have applied 0.1% tretinoin all over my face including around my eyes AND eyelids for 3yrs now. Most of the people around me my age already have started to get wrinkles around their eyes and mine are SMOOTH and TIGHT. I apply and wait 5min then apply a THICK layer of regular aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. I go to bed looking like a raccoon, but it’s like magic! My face is so TIGHT! 🙌🏼
@@danielbarcenas4175 did it cause dry eyes for you
@@Really_riel not at all, but I’ve been using it for 3yrs and took me a good 2 months to get over the initial dryness. After that I could use it everyday and no dryness 🙌🏼🧴
@@danielbarcenas4175 that's nice to know. When you felt the initial dryness in the beginning did you feel any dry eyes symptoms at all?
I have visible green veins under my eyes area and I'm not so sure if tretinoin will help me get rid of it, do you think it will?
@@Really_riel I did not have dry eye. I don’t think the Tretinoin will do anything for the veins, but after time it does boost collagen production and makes the skin thicker so in theory you would see the veins less with thicker skin
Very informative! I don't really want to take a chance using retinol around my eyes, do you have any other suggestions? I have purple under eye circles, many fine lines, and texture ( little tiny bumps) I know there's a name for it but I just can't remember. I'm looking for something that might help improve all of those things, any suggestions would be super helpful! Thanks and God bless ❤
The bumps are called millias. I've had them for ages (they run in my family) and I've tried tons of products and done lots of research. I'm sad to report, the only thing that really works is having a dermatologist manually extract them. From my experience, even the best skincare products I've used have only made a minimal difference, only visible to me when I'm looking with a magnifying mirror and good lighting.
@@elenapopovic2527 That's unfortunate, I too have tried several products. I haven't found anything that works, including high end eye creams. I'm still using up the last bit of an overpriced eye cream that made virtually no difference. Still on the hunt for something that works and is safe for the eye area. Hope you find something that works for you!
@@Jesus_is_Lord555 I have all the problems you have, including the bumps, which in my case (and possibly yours) aren't milia but just visible sebaceous glands. Nothing can be done about those. I have also tried everything for my undereye circles, from IPL to laser to microneedling to filler and even carboxytherapy. None of those worked but I finally found something now that made a difference. It's called Sunekos and it's an injectable containing hyaluronic acid and amino acids. It's not a filler, it's more of a booster. My undereye cicles aren't gone, but look a lot better. I think for now it's only available in Europe though (and you need a skilled injector), so it depends on where you live. You might have to wait a while.
What fillers do you use on your forehead and in between your brows?
Hi Dr Wong, watched with a lot of interest. I've been using tretinoin since July 2023 (1 month) and usually use a pea size on my face once a week. Whatever's leftover on my fingers, i would gently apply over my eye area, a bit below my eyebrows and below my lower eye lashes. When you say retinol is toxic to the meibomian glands and globlet cells, do you mean when it gets INTO your eyes by accident or when it is absorbed by the skin near your eyes? I wasn't clear on this despite watching your video twice. Hope you will be kind to confirm. I do have evaporative dry eyes syndrome. Recent eye check confirmed my meibomian glands is making oil but the oil is not flowing down, it's just hardened under my eye lids. But I have always been suffering from dry eyes since my 20s and now at 47, it feels even more dry. After seeing your video, am not sure if it's because of the use of tretinoin around my eyes but it's only been 1 month of usage. I have been careful not to get any into my eyes but would really like to know if absorption of it via the skin around the eyes can also cause death of the meibomian glands and goblet cells? Thank u so much.
In Mexico, this is sold otc! 😀
I love this, just turned 62 yesterday.... don’t look it! Start early!
it's so interesting what's considered OTC in other countries. I know many prescription eye drops are sold in OTC in Asia!
Are niacinamide serum safe under eye ?
And will it help with lines and wrinkles ?
What you just said you are on your 40s😶😶😶😶 unbelievable..
You look amazing ❣
Thanks Sumi!
You look like you're in your 30s instead of 40s! You're beautiful! ❤️
I have a lot of issues in my right eye, more than my left. Currently doing tests to see which skin treatments and makeup might be making it worse. Constantly using eye drops to help with the tired, irritated feeling. I need to use creams on my aging face. Your video was very informative. Do you have any dry eye advice? I'm 68 and had surgery to remove a piece of skin that formed over my tear duct about 4 years ago. Since then that eye seems to have become dryer than it was. Help!
Dear Dr Rupa.. it is very good to listen you...
I have eye bags n fine lines around my eyes, what should I use to stop them??
Kindly advise
Hey Fatima! Here are a couple of my videos that may help.
Eye Doctor Explains How To Get Rid Of Dark Under Eye Circles Naturally: th-cam.com/video/Gjz7uXvuCrQ/w-d-xo.html
Eye Doctor Explains 5 Ways to Prevent Under Eye Bags & Circles:th-cam.com/video/xGzbNxNxesE/w-d-xo.html
I'm using 0,5 and I put it around my eyes for years. Evryting is fine
Which brand Plz??
I'm using .05 for 3 months avoiding my eye area all together, but I still got extreme dry itchy red eyes. But I'm also a contact lense user
@@girlgonewoof do not wear it if u are contact lens wearers!
Zare Maric Same but I’m on the 0.1
@@chojackieb3269 it's advice to use retinol before going to bed you don't wear lens
You answered what im mostly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
So glad to help, Shiela!
Retin a has given me broken capallaries under my eyes and around my nose. Now I have thin skin and lots of veining that's visible under my eyes that was never there before retin a. Why did this happen? So much blue veins show under my eyes now with broken capillaries...
Moisturize and repair your skin barrier. Use lower dose
Did you continue using? Any updates?
Hello. Thanks for info. What kind of sunscreen do you recommend??
What do you think about Avene A-Oxitive Smoothing Eye Contour Cream which contain retinaldehyde? I’m looking for an eyecream to remove my undereye millia..
Hey, I know your comment is old. But the TH-camr and Dermatologist Dr Dray recommended it! I also used it and had no problems. But I don't know if it will help with milia
I mix tretinoin .05% and a moisturizer and then apply it around my eyes. I guess I am doing it right.
@Gracie Vee 😀
Wow you looking this fine in your 40s then you must look even better when you were in your 20s!
Aww thanks - I think I lacked confidence in my 20s, so even though I was skinnier back then and had wrinkle free skin, I'm much happier now!
Omg she is 40!!!!
I though she was 29 or 30 years old
Hi Dr. Rupa. I wish I watched your video earlier, I learned a lot of information. I did not know retinols were that strong. I have been using it for 3-4 days straight at night for under my eyes. Now my wrinkles under my eyes is more visible and worse. How can I fix this?
Howbu fix ur wrinkles help
her eyes looks like she is in her mid 20s ,i have so many wrinkles even i am 27
Same here
It's just botox
Appreciate all your information!!!
thanks for watching Susan!
Thank you for the video Dr. Wong. If I understand you correctly, you are recommending to wear sunscreen even if you are inside the house all day?
Yes, because we may still be exposed to UVA rays and damaging lights(from a lightbulb or electronic devices).
I started using Retin A when I was 28. I’m 59. I had PRK 15 years ago on one eye. No damage ... what is your opinion on PRK after years of using RetinA? Kind of scared me
Hydration and essential fatty acids / omega 3s help dry eye.... alcohol can cause dry eye. I’m 59 and people take me for in my late 30s... yes good but not if I may be damaging my eyes using Retin A under my eyes. I would appreciate your opinion . Thanks for your video !!
I have noticed the skin around my eyes has gotten suddenly more crepey and thinner than ever. I have been using .05% trentinoin here and also have done treatments with the Clear and Brilliant laser. Is it possible that this things have thinned my skin? Thanks!
I think it's normal at the beginning. You're gonna see the results in months.
Update?
Isotretinoin has caused Severe conjunctivitis and blepharatis. My eyes are very painful now
I'm so sorry! How are you doing now?
I’m 43 and I was thinking to order tretinoin cream usp 0.1% do u think it’s safe around the eyes and especially for dark circles and wrinkles ??
Get a lower dose and then as your skin gets used to it. Up the dosage
I have been using a retinol derivative under my eyes, no problem so far, i don’t use it every night though as i am still new to retinol. Every three nights for now till i build tolerance.0
I am glad you haven't had any issues! Still going good?
Hi Dr. Can you tell me what causes dry eye and what I can purchase over the counter?
Thx~
Literally filming that video today! It should be up here in 2 weeks!
@@DrRupaWong
Okay...thanks
Thank you. I’ve been thinking of trying Retinol so this is very helpful
You're so welcome, Sharon! Please let me know if you try it how it works out for you. Thanks for being here!
I have severe dry eyes. I have been using Retin A for years. I have been told I have meibomian gland cell death. I just realized that the Retin A is the cause. I have great skin, but my eyes are now bright red. I personally would recommend not using Retin A. I’m sorry that I started to use it years ago. I never used it on my eyelids. I’ve seen an eye doctor for two years and he told me retinoids will kill off the healthy glands.
Wow--this is very scary. Have you been putting it around the eyes?
Julie Mann no I never did.
@@jonicampbell9028 thank you for writing this. I'm using retinol, but I'm going to stop. It's just not worth it
too late on this video but I hope I can get a reply :( I heard that retinol cannot be used at the same time as vitamin c serum but what about vitamin c face wash? Can’t I use it if I’m going to include retinol in my routine? Thank you in advance!
I just came here from Dr Youn's (plastic surgeon, I think🤔) video where his top 2 must have recommendations were Vitamin C serum in the morning and a retinol at night. He also advises taking it easy at first with the retinol and building up to more regular use. 🤷🏽♂️
Hi I’m suffering from severe dry eyes (with or without retin a) I wanted to get Fraxel done around my eyes (upper and lower lid) do you think that’s safe? Laser dermatologist never talk about whether that’s safe for your actual eye health. Also is retin a okay for dry eyes just on the lower lid? Thank you
There is a lot of positive reviews on Amazon about Silver-MSM cream/ triple strength.
I use tretinoin under my eyes. No side effects so far but I wait 20 min and use a moisturizer. Mature skin here
Do you feel like it helped?
hi i have macular degeneration would you recommend i still use tretinoin?????? please help
Please god let me look like u at 40 like how i look older than u do now at 27
OMG - I love you! lots and lots of sunscreen since I was 22. Every single day, even when I was living in NYC and it was cold and winter...sunscreen.
@@DrRupaWong thank you I will be more vigilant with my sunscreen wear 😇
Awe... my husband walked passed behind me while I was watching this and said... ‘’omg.. I thought that was you!’’ to me! What a compliment! He said we could be sisters! Thank you, Dr Rupa! 🙏🏽
Is that you or her in the profile pic😍😂
@@foodmens that’s me LOL 😂 Photo taken few months ago!
She looks like a lot of Indian people look ... lots of you around !!! Talk about vain...
Any time I use any retinol for my eyes it doesnt irritate the area at all but I get insane wrinkles all around my eyes from it. I dont know what to do. I stop using retinol under my my eyes and it goes back to normal
I'm 17 and I already have wrinkles on my forehead. Can retinol help me reduce my wrinkles?
at your age I would suggest Differin at night and zinc sunscreen during the day.
@@KJB0001 thanks a lot.
Thank you for this informative video. I am looking into Neutrogena multiaction eye cream. It has Retinyl Palmitate. Could that also possibly affect the goblet cells????
Can't even put it near my eyes...even if I am super careful and leave at least 2 inches...it migrates in and the next day my eyes are red and irritated.
Does it really migrate that far?
i think i'll just use regular eye cream
In Hawaii a hat looks cute! In Boston, I will look crazy, although I do wear a hood and sunglasses anywhere I go in the winter! Protect those eyes❤️
What is a safe eye cream or serum to use around the eyes to help with fine lines and bags and dark circles under the eyes if you don't want fillers or botox thanks