Hello, I was hoping to get a professional opinion on the best available options for my skin - I have rosacea since childhood. It’s becoming more reactive with age and as a bonus I'm getting wrinkles and horrible malar bags. malar bags is the worst part of it… I would really appreciate any advice, currently non-surgical only please
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Answer: Non-Surgical Options for Managing Rosacea and Malar Bags
Tretinoin cream (generic; brand names include Retin-A, Renova, others) is a topical retinoid that can be used for certain skin conditions, but its use for dark underarms (axillary hyperpigmentation) is not a standard or widely studied indication. However, tretinoin has been studied for axillary...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Isotretinoin, commonly known by its brand name Accutane, is indeed an effective option for treating enlarged sebaceous glands, particularly when...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, I recommend treatments with CO2 resurfacing lasers in the area of concern to help smooth out the texture of your skin. CO2...