Retin-A Questions

What are the most common skin conditions? (with photos)

Is tazarotene better than tretinoin?

Is Tazorac the same as Retin-A?

What is the difference between Altreno and other topical tretinoin acne formulations?

I am considering taking accutane, but am 13 years old and need help?

I am 13 years old, and have tried literally every acne medication available. BP cream, minocycline pills, retin-a cream, you name it. Tonight, I pretty much reached the breaking point and broke down in tears. I just cannot live another day (I have had acne since 1st grade) with this. Can someone... read more

How do I know if Tretinoin is working for me?

I began using Tretinoin .025% cream approximately 10 weeks ago when it was prescribed to me by my dermatologist. So far, my skin is continuing to get worse, which is extremely frustrating. Should I continue the use of it? I've heard that by the end of the third month of using this product,... read more

Should I stop taking Doxycycline for my acne? If I stop and start again, will my acne get worse?

For 5 months, I took 2 pills of doxycycline a day and then for the 2 months after, I tapered down to 1 pill. I also have been using retin A (0.05% and recently 0.1%) at night and Clindamycin both morning and night. I cleanse with a cetaphil wash at night and 5% benzoyl peroxide in the morning. Over... read more

Tretinoin - Retin-A has just been given to my 11 year old daughter, are there any risks that I?

... should be concerned about as far as her development is concerned? Should I worry about her female organs or any other part of her system?

Tretinoin - What is the difference between Retin-A and Stevia-A?

I’m using Stevia-A 0.05% every night for the past month(first time user) with no side effects(peeling, redness, dryness,etc) I’m just wondering if it is doing anything for my skin if I’m not experiencing any of these conditions(symptoms)? Should I try Retin-A instead?

How long should Retin-A remain on my face?? Is retin-A a sensative cream?

Sould I avoid any kind of light when Retin-A is on my face? I mean is Retin-A a light-sensative cream? and how many minutes/hours should Retin-a remain on my face before washing?