Can Differin and Retin-A be used at the same time (on alternating days) to treat mild acne and for anti-aging? (photo)

Retin-A or Retinols need to be right near the surface of clean skin.  A moisturizer, particularily an occulsive type, will prevent Vitamin A derived products from penetrating the skin.  In general, patients should apply therapeutic and thin products first and occlusive and thicker products l...

Retin-a is a key product in anti-aging. It best used at night (a pea size amount to each area of your face), and to start several times a week, instead of every night in the beginning. Side effects can include redness, dryness, and sun sensitivity. Occasionally a moisturizer may be needed....

Thank you for your question.I see this regularly in axillary hyperhidrosis patients since I specialize in the treatment of all type of hyperhidrosis patients. I believe that the primary issue in controlling this hyperpigmentation is getting control of the excessive sweating with Botox or ...

If someone is taking oral isotretinoin for acne, they will not need to use tretinoin or any other topicals. In fact, using tretinoin during that time would make their skin extremely irritated and red given the fact that isotretinoin considerably dries out the skin. Tretinoin would only...

HiThanks for your question.Due to the nature of Tretinoin and the products associated I would not recommended using a self tanner alongside. Firstly you may finds the products effect the result and colour you may achieve sometimes making it near impossible to hold onto the colour. Secondly...

Hi Vanessa.  If you are already using Retin A, we would suggest a prescription strength hydroquinone.  If you have already used bleaching products, we would suggest q-switched lasers.  The older and deeper the colored scar, the more resistant it will be to bleaching and this is...