Can someone use retinol or tretinoin before going to bed but what if they sleep face down on their pillow?

Scar management is a complex topic with many nuances. Well established treatments include use of silicone based therapy and application of daily sunscreen. Scars will continue to mature up to a year. Additional therapies may be utilized including tretinoin. Discuss with your health care provider...

Thank you for your question. Retin-A may be used on the underarms, but a very common side effect of tretinoin is dryness, redness, and irritation. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to evaluate your skin and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and...

Thanks for your question. If you don't have any irritation from using the retin-a for a week, you can probably go ahead and start using the sal acid slowly. It also depends on the strength of the salicylic acid, so if it is an over the counter acne cream or wash, that should be fine if it is 1...