Miami Retin-A doctors

	Stephen Mandy, MD Miami Dermatologist 555 Washington Ave Suite 210, Miami Beach		1 answer
	Tal T. Roudner, MD Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon 550 Biltmore Way Suite 890, Coral Gables/Miami		1 answer
	Darryl J. Blinski, MD Miami Plastic Surgeon 6705 S.W. 57 Ave Suite 412, Miami		1 answer
	Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD Miami Dermatologist 4020 Sheridan St Sheridan Hills Professional Plaza, Hollywood
	Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD Miami Dermatologic Surgeon 3659 S Miami Ave Ste 6008, Miami

Recent Answers

How Do I Apply Retin-A?

Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

Can Topical Tretinoin Cause Telangiectasias? I'm a 39-yo man using Retin A 0.1% for rejuvenation. I have small telangiectasias on my nose. Assuming there's nothing else going on (eg,rosacea), could the Retin A be the cause? If so, should I stop it altogether or could I try 0.05%? Will stopping it cause regression of the t'ectasias?

A: Topical tretinoin and telangiectasias

There is no medical relationship between topical tretinion and capillary telangiectasis. The topicals can thin the skin and help you observe the capillaries that were there. Laser therapy can alleviate in a few sessions.

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Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

Retin A Mixed with Eldoquin for a Chemical Peel? I have heard that you can mix Retin A with eldoquin and use it on daily basis as a chemical peel agent. Is this recommended? Are there any side effects?

A: Retin A and Eldoquin as a chemical peel

Retin A is a vitamin A derivative (tretinoin) and does cause mild peeling (exfoliation) and rejuvenation of the skin. Eldoquin is hydroquinone which is a bleaching agent and is more effective in combination with Retin A. However, hydroquinone can cause severe problems in some patients, especially those with a tendancy for pigmentation difficulty. Alone or together they do not function as a chemical peel, which is in essence a chemical burn of the skin.

Stephen Mandy, MD

Miami Dermatologist