Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRetin-A q&a

What is a good alternative to tretinoin cream while trying to conceive?

KirstinLSFeb 3, 2014
My husband and I are trying to conceive so I am looking for something that is similar to this but is safe for pregnancy.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Harold J. Kaplan, MD profile photo
Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 20 Reviews
Answered on Jun 7, 2014
Answer
🔗 Link
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 6, 2014
Answer
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jun 7, 2014
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Retin-A Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Sanjiv Kumar, MD

The best way to minimize age spots and freckles is to limit your sun exposure, period.Using Retin-A or any type of laser treatment to minimize the appearance of these spots increases your skin's sensitivity to light, making you more prone to burning if you are out in the sun often.Make sure you...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Randy J. Buckspan, MD (retired)

Retin-A stimulates skin cell turnover, so that "dry" skin is the older dead skin cells collecting on the surface.  It takes about 3 days after applying Retin-A to see what it does, so you are dealing with several days of intense stimulation!  Stop the Retin-A for a week, and re-start...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD

Botox Cosmetic stops dynamic movement of muscles to relax frown lines.  If the lines are still evident after the muscle movement has been stopped, fillers can be used to replace lost volume.  Continue with Retin A and use sun protection.

+6 answers
See all Retin-A Q&A
See more Retin-A Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RETIN-A GUIDE →