Are Retin-A and Stieva-A the same?

Tretinoin is not only used for acne. It is very well known for the use of anti-aging, improvement in skin texture, pigmentation and correction of sun damage. In our practice we encourage almost every patient to use a retinol cream. To specifically treat hyperpigmentation, we recommend...

Hi! In my experience, using Retin-A and Niacinamide together is fine! Everyones skin is different, so be cautious when mixing skincare products, but with my patients I haven't seen any adverse reaction when using Retin-A and Nicainamide in combination..

Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum. A common side effect of Retin A is dryness, irritation, redness, peeling, etc. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and the skin is thin, so side effects with Retin A is very common on...

Thank you for your question. You can use facewash with benzoyl peroxide with a tretinoin cream, however, it can be drying to the skin. I would suggest using a nice moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and apply it after the Tretinoin cream (2 minutes between application), morning and night. If you...

Hello, protecting your entire body from the sun is always a good idea to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. With this being said topical retin-a will only make your skin more photo sensitive in the area that you are applying it.

It is important to find the root cause and type of acne, as this will determine the course of treatment. Acne prone skin requires maintenance with a professionally curated skincare regime. The regime can include a combination of different ingredients like salicylic acid (BHA), glycolic acid, tea...