Does retin-a cause hair loss? I am 50 years old and have a been experiencing hair loss for an undetermined amount of time.

Thank you for your question. Common side effects of topical retinoids are dryness, redness, irritation, peeling, etc. Unfortunately, retinoid creams may cause a flare of eczema or atopic dermatitis. I would use caution when starting any topical retinoids or retinol products. I highly recommend...

Retin-A is not recommenced for use on the eyelid.  Your eyelids are sensitive and should be treated with good eye creams for sensitive skin.  Apply a thin layer of Retin-A  on the rest of the face.  Retin-A comes in 3 strengths for a reason.  You start with the lowest and work your way up as y...

I always recommend to get a customized full skin care routine from your board certified dermatologist or aesthetician. This shouldn't be an issue but always verify with an expert who knows your the skin the best. Best, Dr. Emer. 

Thanks for your question.  In theory, retinoids would help the surface skin turn over, and I can see why you might be tempted to try it on your spot, but I don't think it would really help.  The underlying issue is probably too deep for the retin-a to get down to the lower layers of...

Thanks for your question.  In theory, if you have very oily skin, you might be able to tolerate both Retin-a and Panoxyl at night, but I don't come across this very much in my practice.  Ask your dermatologist if they recommend a lighter benzoyl peroxide wash or perhaps a salicylic...

Thanks for your question.  Take the recommendations on the medication package insert with a certain amount of common sense.  Retin-a is a very useful medication for hyperpigmentation when used in a conservative, logical way.  If you wash the face with a gentle cleanser, use...