Tretinoin to Retinol?

I spend a lot of time educating my patients on the use of Retinols (over the counter) and Retinoids (prescription strength tretinoin 0.025, 0.05, 0.1% and tazorac. I think that consistent and continuous use of a retinoid is a MUST. The reason why - PORE SIZE! We have lots of devices to treat...

Excessive dryness from retinol use is a common side effect and is usually temporary. Here are a few steps to help alleviate the dryness and improve the appearance of your skin: Discontinue Use Temporarily: Stop using the retinol product until your skin has fully recovered. This will give your...

Given your reactions to several products, I recommend you discuss your history with a specialist who treats diseases of the skin. I would seek out treatment with a dermatologist or allergist.

When considering the use of a thermal-based sonic infuser device with retinoid products like vitamin A, it's important to take a few factors into account: Heat Sensitivity of Retinoids: Retinoids are known to be sensitive to heat and light, which can potentially degrade their efficacy. While...

Thank you for your question. In my opinion, tretinoin works well for prevention of fine lines and wrinkles because one wrinkles appear and become deep, topical therapy is not as effective. Unfortunately, tretinoin is not effective in treating ice pick scars. If you have further question, I...

Thank you for your question. A common side effect of tretinoin is dryness, peeling, irritation, redness, etc. The higher dose might be causing some irritation with your skin, therefore, when you apply sunscreen, your skin burns. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist...