Red lines from mouth corners downward, 2 months after Retin-A.

Normally after three months of use your skin would have adjusted to the Retin-A and would no longer be peeling. I would make sure you're using it correctly and not using too much at one application. Allowing your skin to dry completely after cleansing before applying Retin-A can help with side...

Hello Sonson1973,Thank you so much for submitting your pictures. The underarm area can be quite troublesome for some people. I would recommend using Brightamax which is a skin brightening cream by ZO Medical. Brightamax uses encapsulated retinol and Vitamin C that work to brighten existing...

Melasma and age spots can be due to hormones, aging, sun exposure, thyroid dysfunction, and genetics. Treatments range from IPL to laser therapy; but pigmentation may recur if not complemented with topical creams to stabilize the pigment cells. I would suggest starting with Melarase...

If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...

Dealing with persistent acne can be frustrating, especially when it seems resistant to treatment. Here are a few considerations and suggestions: Consultation with a Dermatologist: If you’re not seeing improvement after using prescription treatments like Ziana and Retin-A for over two months, i...

Hello,If you are wanting to treat brown sun spots and/or brown blemishes, we recommend consideration of a Q-switched YAG laser which is designed for your condition.  Using a topical product generally is not strong enough to eliminate a sun spot whereas the correct type of laser does.  Although a...