Houston Retin-A doctors
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Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist
9305 Pinecroft Dr. Sadler Clinic , The Woodlands |
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Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD
Houston Dermatologist
450 Medical Center Blvd. Suite 309, Webster |
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Raghu Athre, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster |
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C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston |
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James F. Boynton, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
12727 Kimberley Ln Suite 300, Houston |
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Recent Answers
Can Retin-A Clear Dark Marks and Even out Discoloration?
Topical retinoids do provide some efficacy in treating hyperpigmentation of the skin. Triluma is a cream that incorporates a retinoid with hydroquinone, a bleaching agent, and a topical steroid for the synergistic effect on treating melasma.
I've been using Retin-A brand Atralin for 5 weeks and am not seeing any improvement in my skin. My dermatologist gave this to me and said to use it for 4 months. I have had 12 IPL treatments and believe it is the cause of my excessive milia which is deeply all over under my skin on my entire face, especially cheek and chin area! Please help me with advice, will Retin A clear it in time? I have no money & won't do any other cosmetic treatments except getting them extracted.
Typically patients must use a topical retinoid for 3-6 months prior to observing an noticeable improvement. After this time period, the strength may be increased or other modalities may be added.
I've read that Retin-A or other forms of tretinoin cream when applied to the face can cause "skin cancer" or other undesirable results. How accurate are these claims and does anyone know if they can affect health in the long-term (the topical creams only)? Thanks.
Topical Retinoids are not carcinogenic and actually can be used to reduce photodamage that may lead to skin cancer.
