Can I use Retin-A on my lips to treat fordyce spots?

You should make an appointment with an esthetican. They can take a close look at your skin. You may need extractions in this area. The HydraFacial is an amazing treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, performs extractions and re-hydrates the skin. Getting on a skincare regimen will help to get your...

Thank you for your question! I don't think you would see any benefit from using retin-A on your Fordyce spots, and in fact would likely have a fair bit of redness/irritation from it. Best to see your dermatologist for destructive treatments, from laser to electrosurgery to application of acids. ...

Are you referring to bleaching cream? If so what percentage are you using and is it hydroquinone alone? If so you can use Tretinoin with hydroquinone creams. We do not go over 4-6% hydroquinone in our compounded creams, but there are lots of compounded formulas used. Depending on...

Thank you for your question! We love Retin A for smoothing the skin, helping it look refreshed and keeping it young.  But it is an exfoliating product (removes dead skin) and cannot help with pigment. Similarly, the Triluma may help with brown spots from Melasma, but is more limited in e...

Thank you for your question.Topical Retin-A can be used with Prozac. The two do not interact together, but if you experience any new symptoms, then I highly recommend you consult with your provider. Take care and good luck.

Thank you for your question.Differin gel and tretinoin are both retinoids, which are meant to exfoliate the skin to remove comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). A common side effect of both is photosensitivity and can cause sunburns very easily if used during the day. If you are experiencing...