Topic: Retin-A

From fighting fatigue to switching birth control, our on-call expert, Henry Lodge, M.D., shares his tips for a healthier you. Why am I tired after...

The right ingredients for healthy skin care

THE beauty industry is constantly launching and researching anti-ageing creams. It's a challenge trying to keep up with so many new products, let...
Having the appearance of flawless skin can make you look younger and more beautiful. However, many people with oily skin also have large pores...

How To Fix Sun-Damaged Skin

Golden sun tanned skin can look healthy and beautiful but basking away hours at a time under the sun can actually cause long term damage to your...

Acne: Spot the Problem

More than 50 percent of women ages 20 to 29 still battle acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But the location of acne and other skin problems can tell you what's causing the flare-ups--and point you and your derm ...

Products Containing Retin-A

Retin-A is a prescription brand of topical skin treatment that contains the vitamin A derivative, tretinoin. Introduced in the 1960s as an acne treatment, Retin-A, and other vitamin A derivatives, are often prescribed for other skin concerns; mostly, for the reduction of ...

Tretinoin

Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A and so also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA . It is also used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), and is sold for this indication by Roche under the brand name Vesanoid . Tretinoin ...
If you are blessed enough to have naturally clear skin regardless of your skin type, then the best skin care to maintain this is keeping a simple skin care regimen. Chemical peel is a stronger procedure of exfoliation that uses professionally prepared ...

How to treat cystic acne

Plagued with cystic acne through most of my life, I can honestly say that the first and foremost treatment for cystic acne begins when the sufferer finally seeks medical attention. Regular acne can occur in conjunction with cystic acne, complicating an already ...

Travel tips for expectant moms

Pregnancy certainly affects the lives of expectant moms and dads, but it doesn't have to put a damper on your summer vacation plans, insist Dr. Ari...