How do I reduce the redness and drying from using Epiduo? (photos)

The combination of Retin-A and Aczone might be helpful for certain types of mild acne but is not helpful in most adult acne, which is hormonal in nature.  At this point, I would suggest talking to your skin professional about using some oral(by mouth) medications to control your acne...

Thank you for your question. A common side effect of topical retinoids is skin irritation, dryness, or redness. In my experience, irritation may occur when increasing the strength of retinoids, and if side effects are occurring, then I generally recommend to decrease the strength or decrease ...

Two point to make, 1) Adding a retinol in the morning should be done gradually because you are nearly doubling your vitamin A dose to your face. To prevent intense side effects of redness and peeling, you should incorporate the morning retinol gradually, starting every couple days to every ...

Hello and thank you for your question. There are no medication interactions with Retin-A topical medication and oral contraceptive pills. There are many other modalities for acne treatment, including other oral and topical medications, as well as aesthetic procedures. I would recommend a ...

​Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly,; lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase or Laser Genesis; radiofrequency like Venus Viva; and constant s...

Retinol in high doses can make the skin extra sensitive and causes an intense peeling effect. That is why it's always best to apply the cream in very thin layers and small pea-sized amounts. The pigmentation change is hard to assess without good photos or in-person examination, but it's po...