After microdermabrasion and Retin A my skin is red and flaky. What can I do?

Thank you for your question! Lasting effects are dependent on proper skin care.  Additional treatments will renew your youthful appearance.  A series of six treatments over a few months is recommended for best results, followed by regular maintenance treatments. Best of luck!

Lower arm skin "weakness" is typically related to thinned skin from chronic sun damage. Also, if you are on blood-thinners such as aspirin, you are also more prone to have bruising here. I doubt microdermabrasion will be of much benefit. Retinol or retin-A based creams are a great starting point...

If you want to improve the quality of your skin, I would tell you to get some good skin care routine recommended by a skin expert, your dermatologist. Microdermabrasion really isn't going to do that for you. Hope this helps!

Silkpeels are treatments that gently exfoliate skin while simultaneously infusing solutions chosen for your skin type and skin issues. This treatment will have no effect on your RA regardless of the infusions selected. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be...

Microdermabrasion is a very safe procedure.  Microdermabrasion removes only the very superficial (surface) layers of the epidermis.  It's like buffing your car.  Dermabrasion however is a much more aggressive skin resurfacing procedure.  Dermabrasion is quite effective in...

What you have is a cold sore, or hepetic outbreak. You need an antiviral medication like Valtrex or Acyclovir to treat it. If you are prone to getting cold sores, you should take the pills regularly, especially when anything is happening on or near your mouth. Like a microdermabrasion, laser...