Can tretinoin 0.05% help with ice pick/pitted scarring and box scars on the face?

No, it is not possible for that exposure to have that large of an impact so suddenly. It is very important to wear an spf of at least 30 on a daily basis, no matter the weather. Especially when using a retinol or any other exfoliating products. If these are new products you're using, you could ...

Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you consult your prescribing physician regarding the skin irritation and ways to remedy it. Every time you increase your dosage of retinoic acid, you will experience an increase in dryness, irritation, and flaking until your skin adapts. You c...

The combination of Retin-A and Aczone might be helpful for certain types of mild acne but is not helpful in most adult acne, which is hormonal in nature.  At this point, I would suggest talking to your skin professional about using some oral(by mouth) medications to control your acne...

Thank you for your question. A common side effect of topical retinoids is skin irritation, dryness, or redness. In my experience, irritation may occur when increasing the strength of retinoids, and if side effects are occurring, then I generally recommend to decrease the strength or decrease ...

Two point to make, 1) Adding a retinol in the morning should be done gradually because you are nearly doubling your vitamin A dose to your face. To prevent intense side effects of redness and peeling, you should incorporate the morning retinol gradually, starting every couple days to every ...

Hello and thank you for your question. There are no medication interactions with Retin-A topical medication and oral contraceptive pills. There are many other modalities for acne treatment, including other oral and topical medications, as well as aesthetic procedures. I would recommend a ...