Tretinoin/Retin A - can I become resistent to it?
Okay, here may be the problem. Are you sure you meant isotretinoin? Tretinoin and isotretinoin are quite different molecules! Check your tube and see. You want tretinoin. I hate to say it but there are...
View ArticleShould I use topical tretinoin/Retin A, etc or isotretinoin?
First of all, please don't worry about this. If Stiefel makes it, I'm sure it's of good quality and it's a product not available yet in the U.S. I'd call your dermatologist there and just ask why you...
View ArticleI'm asian and would like to keep my skin clear and glowing - will these skin...
Good questions let's start at the beginning and some comments:A short series of home 10% glycolic peels since you live in Ireland are probably fine but if you lived in a sunnier climate, even with the...
View ArticleIs skin aging completely out of our control?
Interesting but he's just not right. There are now literally hundreds of studies proving him wrong. All I have to do is to look at the skin of my patients who spent hours in tanning booths or frying...
View ArticleIs it okay to use Retin A (tretinoin) on my arms or body?
In general, please don't try this unless specifically directed to by your doctor! Skin on the body is quite different than the skin on the face and is often much more easily irritated by Retin A and...
View ArticleHow to use Retin A, retinoic acid, Renova, tretinoin creams, etc!
These are all retinoids (in the Vitamin A cousin category)! They all have the potential to cause some irritation, but true allergies are rare. Here's how to use them to avoid the irritation:Wash your...
View ArticleAm I getting my money's worth on this??
Ok well, this is lot to answer! Remember though that, at the end of the day, only you can really answer this question for yourself. And hopefully, your doctor is honest and won't let you do things that...
View ArticleCan Renova be used on the neck and can squalene be substituted?
The short answer is yes. Renova can be used on the neck but it is more likely to irritate neck skin than facial skin. If you try it, dilute is first with your moisturizer with approximately equal...
View ArticleDoes TNS Recovery Complex take the place of retinoid and an antioxidant?
Good question but no! They all do different things. To make a long story short:The retinoid mainly normalizes sun damaged cells, promotes healthy cell maturation in the outer layer (epidermis) and...
View ArticleWhat about Tazarac?
Tazarac is a brand, prescription retinoid. It was formulated for acne and teens with oily skin but is sometimes used instead of Renova, generic Retin A (tretinoin), or higher quality retinols which...
View ArticleCan Retin A, Renova, generic tretinoin, etc. damage the skin around the eyes?
Dear writer of this email and readers - It's sad, but I really can't hope to answer all the emails I get now. I really wish I could but it's just not possible (unless I can stop needing to sleep...
View ArticleDoes it matter which Retin A (retinoid) I use for acne?
You are so welcome! All the retinoids you mention will work about the same so it's really about the base. The Renova or Refissa will be the most moisturizing (for dryer skin), the Retin A - micro...
View ArticleDo I really need to use Renova or will the less expensive generic tretinoin...
If your skin is fairly tough and oily, you probably would tolerate the generic just fine! Renova or Refissa are both formulated for dryer, older skin and are usually better tolerated in this...
View ArticleAre skincare products worth the money we spend on them?
I have to say that I agree with you for the most part. In my opinion, products are VERY important part of prevention, but they really can't do much to repair. The still proven and best are just...
View ArticleThe undereye area - sun damage and wrinkles! Retinol or what else can I do?
This was a question from April but you bring up a lot of good issues. First, and you know I have to say this again, please prevent this type of damage with sunglasses, hats and eyelid sunscreen. Try...
View ArticleAre cell growth factors like the TNS essential in a good skin care regimen?
I hear you on this - state of the art products can be very expensive. So two things - no the TNS, in my opinion, is not essential. I think the essentials are a high zinc suncreen, an high quality...
View ArticleWhy Do I Change my Product Regimen from Fall/Winter to Spring/Summer??
I live in Seattle, where the summers are quite sunny. So I need to change my regimen from products for the rainier, cloudier fall and winter to a more sunny and outdoor spring and summer. This is...
View ArticleAlternating tretinoin cream (Retin A, Renova, retinol etc) with a glycolic...
This is more for those interested in advanced skincare which you clearly are - glad you asked! I actually don't do this all the time. For me, the very hydrating, emollient 20% hydroxy (glycolic in...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Retinols/Retin A etc.
Your welcome! I always think it's good to ask your OB when in doubt but............this Retinol concentration is unlikely to get into the bloodstream using a pea sized amount or so on your face at...
View ArticleWhy has the price of Renova and the generic tretinoins gone up so much...
You're welcome! We've been puzzling over this as well and there doesn't seem to be a credible answer yet. I'll try to keep all of you posted. In the meantime, here's something less expensive to...
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