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RetinA can improve the appearance of stretch marks a bit if used for a long time (more than a year), but will not eliminate them. Other agents that might provide a small improvement over time are cosmeceuticals with glycolic acid, growth factors such as Regenica or TNS, and Alastin. But you will get much better results with a series of #microneedling with #PRP. You need to create new connective tissue proteins, including elastic fibers and collagen, and Microneedling with PRP will achieve this more quickly and effectively. All the best, Dr. Clark
Tretinoin cream (Retin-A or Renova) is highly recommended by dermatologists for many patients due to its positive effect on wrinkles, sun damage, and acne. It comes in multiple strengths depending on brand. Renova comes in 0.02% and tretinoin cream comes in 0.025%, 0.05%, and 0.1%. To...
Retin-A stimulates collagen production. Micro needling is supposed to do the same, though the evidence is not strong. Using the 2 together should only increase the effectiveness. However, there is no evidence yet that this happens. The best way to use Retin-A is to put it on directly after ...
I think it is important for patients to understand that the benefit of taking this drug is based on the patient completing the course of treatment. In my experience that is always at least 4 months. I caution patients that even if you clear up in the first month, you STILL NEED TO FINISH four...
Dear kaedy: This is in fact a great regimen for lightening the skin and evening out the skin tone. Glycolic acid, vitamin C, and Niacinamide are also effective for this. Higher concentrations of Retinol and Hydroquinone are obviously going to be more effective. All the best, Dr. Clark
Thank you for your question. In my experience, it takes at least 6-8 months of nightly use of Retin A to achieve noticeable results. Washing your face with salicylic acid and spot treating with benzoyl peroxide can irritate the skin, which can cause additional breakouts. I recommend an ...
Thank you for your question. In my experience, it takes at least 3-4 months of nightly use of tretinoin to see improvement, and if the medication isn't being used nightly, then the time to notice results will be even longer. Yes there are higher doses of tretinoin, but I recommend using one d...
