Skin Care Articles

anti aging skin care treatment with tretinoin and glycolic acid
Using Glycolic Acid and Retinol or Tretinoin (Retin A) for Wrinkles

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Dermatologist’s Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatment Glycolic acid, retinol, and the prescription medicine Tretinoin (Retin A) are all powerful anti-aging skin care ingredients that are game-changers for fighting ...

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How to apply and layer tretinoin in a skincare routine.
How to Apply Tretinoin Cream: A Guide to Demystifying Its Use

By liz pires

Tretinoin, often known by its brand name Retin-A, is a dermatologist-favored powerhouse for combatting skin aging. But navigating its application and layering with other skincare products can be confusing. F...

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Retinol is effective for anti-aging rosacea skin care.
Retinol, Retin A and Tretinoin for Rosacea: Best Anti-Aging Treatment

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Do you have rosacea and have you been searching for an effective treatment and anti-aging skin care routine? You may have heard about retinol, retin a, and tretinoin for rosacea and how tricky they may be to...

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tretinoin use around eyes
Tretinoin Use (Retin-A and Renova) and Scaly, Puffy Eyelids

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Hi Dr. Bailey, I have scaly, puffy eyelids and I use tretinoin. I've read your posts on Retin-A and have had a question about a specific severe dry eye problem I encounter when using my Renova.  In fact, it ...

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Vertical Chest Wrinkles
Ask Dr. Bailey: How to Treat Deep Vertical Chest Wrinkles

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I was asked by a blog reader if I prescribe tretinoin (Retin-A) to treat one of the most common aging skin problems on the chest - deep vertical wrinkles. In this area, skin is often also covered with red an...

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retinoid use tips for sensitive skin
Retinoid Products: 3 Tips for Using on Sensitive Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

As a dermatologist, I know how powerful retinoid products are for fighting the signs of skin aging.   I've personally used retinoid products on my skin for more than 35 years. Over that same time, I've also ...

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treat retin a dry skin winter
How To Treat Dry Skin Caused From Retin A Use In The Winter

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Hi Dr. Bailey! How can I treat dry skin in winter from Retin A use? I use and enjoy several of the products you recommend on your site. There may be others like me though that get particularly dry in the fal...

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