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Peeling and redness are very common complaints with a new Tretinoin regimen. There are a few ways to combat these side effects. Stop the Tretinoin for a day or two and use a good moisturizer at night. Then restart with these few modifications: (1) Start SLOW, use the medication every 2 or 3 nights and work your way up to every night as you tolerate it a little better. (2) Apply AFTER your night moisturizer until you have progressed to every night. We like to use Restorsea Rebalancing lotion and Skin Medica Rejuvenative moisturizer before our retinoids. (3) Use only a PEA-SIZED amount for the entire face. (4) Avoid the eyelids with the medication. These few modifications to your regimen should help prevent the redness and dryness/peeling.
Thank you for your question. Retin A (also known by its generic name, tretinoin) is a potent derivative of vitamin A. Although it was initially discovered as an acne medication, tretinoin is highly effective as a collagen stimulator. There really is no other topical agent out...
Hi, skin care is a complicated subject so please establish a long term relationship with a cosmetic dermatologist/medical aesthetician. I recommend 1. medical grade sunscreen with zinc/titanium and 2. tretinoin such as Renova or Tazorac is an alternative as the foundation for most...
Thank you for your question. We treat many patients with you concerns. The under eye area is very challenging. Please visit the blog below where I discuss the best options to treat aging skin and build collagen. In addition to this regimen, certain treatments like CO2 laser or Phenol peel can...
