Can I use tretinoin cream, a gentle cleanser, and glycolic acid toner in the pm? And then a benzoyl peroxide cleanser in the am?

Thank you for your question. Each person responds differently to creams and gel. In my experience, gels tend to be more drying and not many individuals can tolerate the dryness. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss...

Great question, VKMayer19! Many patients get ingrown hairs in the "shorts" area, and while the ingrown hair can be easily fixed, the brown spots inevitably last for months. At DermatologyArts, we utilize a variety of approaches to minimize ingrown hair and resultant dark spots. These include...

Hello, the channels from microneedling only stay open for 4-8 hours.  This is why we recommend only using a stem cell serum the day of microneedling.  After one week you may return to your normal skincare regimen since the channels will be closed and the product will not penetrate any deeper t...

Hello! If the niacinamide is in a serum form then you would apply that first before the retinol this is because serums are formulated to have smaller molecules allowing for better penetration. You would then layer the Retin-A gel over. If you were to apply the Retin-A first then you would not...

Hello, retin-a is an exfoliating agent and although can help exfoliate some of the pigmentation you would be better off using a hydroquinone cream.  Hydroquinone is a lightening agent.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have enlarged pores and atrophic scarring (indentation). Topical retinoids can help minimize pore size over time but is not guaranteed. For the...