Can Tretinoin cream 1.0 reduce the size of really big, thick keloids?

Thank you for asking about Retin A on your upper lids.I do not recommend using Retin A on your upper lids. It will move to your eyes and it can be very drying and irritating. If the upper lid skin is look, an upper lid lift is the best treatment. It can be done with local anesthesia in the ...

It's quite common to experience some dryness and irritation when you first start using topical retinoid products such as Retin-A. Topical retinoids have great benefits for treating acne but getting over the initial irritation can often be difficult for patients. Proper education on the use of th...

Laser works by providing a light that the target (blood vessels, brown spots, or the water in skin) can absorb.  Calcium does not absorb light in the range of medical lasers.  Therefore, laser is not likely to dissolve or break the small deposits of calcium. I treated someone in the...

There are many different treatments you could look at. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified provider to go over all options that are surgical and non-surgical. They could consist of products, microneedling services, thread lifts, etc. 

You can get facials in conjunction with tretinoin therapy however we typically recommend stopping the tretinoin at least 5 days before most procedures to minimize the chance of an adverse reaction.I recommend you see a dermatologist in your area for further treatment options.

Hi there!   Your situation seems most consistent with adult female acne (life truly is not fair) which can be very hormonally driven.  For this condition, aldactone is considered very effective, although not without side effects.  Fortunately, the cancer risk seems isolated solely...