Can Finacea Be Used with Retin A?

The best results with Retin A are achieved by starting with a low dose twice or three times a day and gradually increasing first the frequency to every night, then the strength. Initially the skin gets a little more dry and flaky and may even be more pink than usual.  However that...

While it is normal for some redness, burning, or stinging from Retin-A, your photos suggest your results may be a bit more than I would be comfortable with. I recommend patients slowly begin a Retin-A regimen, a few times a week, at night; as well as daily sunscreen and moisturizer. I don't...

Retin A causes redness and irritation to the skin initially. This is the inflamation that causes new collagen to be formed and for the skin to improve.

Retin-A has been around for a very long time and I have many patients who have used it for over 20 years.  I have personally been using it for 10 years with excellent results.  It can be irritating to the skin in the first few weeks, but most people develop a tolerance to it and can...

In general, there is no contraindication between spray tanning and the nightly use of Retin A.  Occasionally, patients can become sensitized to one or both products and develop an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.  If this occurs, one or both products may have to be discontinued.

Retin-A is safe after rhinoplasty though you might want to wait two to three weeks to let the skin sensitivity settle down. It will help as a mild exfoliant though you should use a sunscreen with it as well. Start two days a week at first and increase as your skin permits to avoid irritation or...