I have a pitted acne scar will retin- a micro gel work? Thats what the doctor gave me I don't want to waste my time

I often advise my patients to do something similar to what your are doing.  The key with retin A is consistency over time, not such much getting to a high dose fast.  For example using a low dose every night is better than using a high dose once a week.  It's sticking to it that...

Retinoids do not affect your growth. I wonder if someone said this because they are not recommended in pregnancy, and Accutane, a completely different and much stronger oral Vitamin A derivative, can cause fetal deformities if taken in pregnancy. The worst you could expect would be dry or pi...

It's quite common to experience some dryness and irritation when you first start using topical retinoid products such as Retin-A Micro. Topical retinoids have benefits not only for treating acne, but they also help with skin rejuvenation and help to prevent the signs of skin aging. However,...