Retin-A micro can it help with indented face scar? (Photo)

Thank you for the question.  I encourage my patients to use Retin-A on their hands and neck.  The neck is sensitive so you will have to be the judge on how often you use it on that area.  As for the hands and chest it will absolutely help with treatment of aging and sun spots.  Retin-A prod...

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...

It is most effective when used at night. I would suggest starting out with using it twice a week. Once you feel like your skin can handle that, add another day. If your skin just can't seem to handle it, try an over the counter retinol product. Revision has a 0.5% Retinol that is wonderful. ...

Tretinoin is not a steroid and is safe for long term use. I have been using it myself for at least 25 years. I almost always use it with Obagi's ELASTIderm that converts some collagen to elastic tissue and frequently with their Nu-Derm System that treats all signs of skin aging to increase the e...

Hi.  Thank you for your question.  It's not a matter of losing the results that you have achieved, it's more of a maintenance issue.  If you stay moisturized and protected for the time you spend without your Tretinoin treatment you should not lose much of the benefits you have accomplished.  C...

Dryness and flaking while using retinoid/tretinoin is a common experience for most. When using tretinoin, we usually recommend using a pea sized amount and allow for absorption before applying other skincare products. Follow with a cream that contains active ingredients like ceramides and fatty...