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Hello, and thanks for your question. Being on an oral steroid is not a contraindication for using a topical retinoid..best
I believe use of topical tretinoins should be safe if you are on low dose steroids. Just remember, that you can taper the use of topical tretinoins if you notice that you are peeling excessively; the steroids can make you skin thinner long term, but should not aggravate your topical therapy; if you are peeling excesslively, you can taper down from every night to every other night, or even every third night, for example.
Hi Thanks for sharing your photographs.Discontinue the benzoyl peroxide usage when you are under retinoids. This may worsen the effects in some. Retin A will definitely make your skin look red . Using a proper moisturiser will help you to get rid of the irritations on the skin. You can also u...
A Stretch Mark is a full thickness crack in the skin filled with a scar tissue. There recurs non texhnuque in the world which can erase a stretch mark. Early stretch marks which are purple or reddish due to their blood vessels can be turned to white by lasers which target blood vessels but it ...
When considering retinoids for acne and anti-aging, understanding the differences in types, strengths, and brands is essential for optimizing results. Here’s a breakdown to help guide your decisions: Types of Retinoids: Tretinoin: A prescription-strength retinoid, effective for acne and a...
Happy to help. Retinoids are known as one of the best anti-aging skin care treatments, but the adjustment period can cause redness, peeling, and flaky skin. In an effort to minimize the adverse effects related to retinol usage, it is generally recommended that a retinoid treatment regimen begin...
I probably use Hydroquinone more than most skin care physicians, but I would not use it for your problem. Instead, I would use an IPL. It is specific for the discoloration and can target just the scars. I have used it for this purpose and find it an excellent solution.
I have been prescribing tretinoin in varying concentrations and formulations for treating very fine lines and crinkles, as well as for tone and texture problems for well over three decades. It remains the most tested of all topical agents for these problems and has a lot of good science behind...
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