Morning wash after Retin-A?

Thank you for asking about your Retin A.Retin A should be applied to completely dry skin. If your skin is dry before 30 minutes, it is fine to apply Retin A. Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS

 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 w...

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