Can I switch to tretinoin cream after using tretinoin gel for 8 months?

If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...

Applying retinol under the eyes can often make wrinkles appear worse. The skin around the eyes is much more delicate and thin than the rest of the face. A cell-turnover cream like retinol can dry out and irritate the under eye area, effectively making your wrinkles look more pronounced...

Hi, these are expected side effects from use of RetinA. I always recommend that patient's slowly build up to daily use of the cream to avoid some of the expected side effects such as redness, dry, tight skin, and itching. You should back of your use to to 1x/week and increase over time....