Is tretinoin .05% ineffective on top of occlusive moisturizers?

Thank you for your question. Tretinoin may help lighten linea nigra, but if there is a deeper component, then tretinoin will not be effective. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated because different conditions can mimic linea nigra and...

Thanks for your question. Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid, and is the weakest of all the prescription strength products, although it went over the counter a number of years ago. It tends to be more well-tolerated and less drying than tretinoin. Prescription Tretinoin, or generic Retin-a,...

This is a great question, thank you for asking. It sounds like you are being proactive about using pharmaceutical grade skin care which is an excellent choice. When it comes to incorporating TNS Recovery Complex into your skin care routine, TNS Recovery Complex is applied first, in the morning...

People age differently, so I would not say there is a particular age to switch from retinol to Retin-A. In my opinion, results are better from Retin-A than retinol, so if you feel you are not seeing results with retinol, I would consider trying Retin-A.

Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. There are various treatments that are effective such as topical prescriptions, laser tx, etc. I...

Hi there,Tretinoin should not deepen the nasolabial fold as one of the many functions of retinoid products is to induce collagen production. So in fact, the effect should be the exact opposite - it should reduce signs of fine lines, wrinkles, and to a lesser extent, skin folds. Hope this helps.