Is Retin-A effective if only used for an hour instead of overnight?

Tretinoin is not a steroid and is safe for long term use. I have been using it myself for at least 25 years. I almost always use it with Obagi's ELASTIderm that converts some collagen to elastic tissue and frequently with their Nu-Derm System that treats all signs of skin aging to increase the e...

Hi.  Thank you for your question.  It's not a matter of losing the results that you have achieved, it's more of a maintenance issue.  If you stay moisturized and protected for the time you spend without your Tretinoin treatment you should not lose much of the benefits you have accomplished.  C...

Dryness and flaking while using retinoid/tretinoin is a common experience for most. When using tretinoin, we usually recommend using a pea sized amount and allow for absorption before applying other skincare products. Follow with a cream that contains active ingredients like ceramides and fatty...

A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an...

Normally after three months of use your skin would have adjusted to the Retin-A and would no longer be peeling. I would make sure you're using it correctly and not using too much at one application. Allowing your skin to dry completely after cleansing before applying Retin-A can help with side...

Hello Sonson1973,Thank you so much for submitting your pictures. The underarm area can be quite troublesome for some people. I would recommend using Brightamax which is a skin brightening cream by ZO Medical. Brightamax uses encapsulated retinol and Vitamin C that work to brighten existing...