Blog with Dr. IrwinTag >> Aging Skin I'm doing fine with Retin A (tretinoin) everywhere except one spot on my forehead??Posted in Skin Diseases, Skin Cancer, Aging Skin, 2012 on Mar 25, 2012 | Permalink I use Retin-A, 0.5% on my face, and 0.25% on my forehead. One patch of skin on my forhead always gets red and peels, itches, get rets red, etc......everything else is fine!! Any suggestions for that area? Should I use Renove instead of Retin-A?
Thank you
You didn't mention your age but you bring up a good point and I would like to emphasize it again for everyone. If you have specific spots that are red, pink, flakey, growing or itchy for... more
Brown spots - what more can I do?Posted in Skin Care Products, Skin Care, Pigment problems, Brown Spots, Aging Skin, 2012 on Mar 11, 2012 | Permalink Hi Dr. Irwin-
I wanted to ask you about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. My skin is pretty even overall, but I have a few darker spots from some acne I had two years ago. I have used both over-the-counter and prescription retinol products since then, and am very religious about sunscreen, but they just aren't going away. I was hopeful when I read about Elure, but would like professional advice. What do you think is the best treatment for these types of dark spots?
This is such a vexing problem for both patients and doctors because there's no one perfect solution that fits everyone and ...... in some cases, there really is no cure, just good... more What is the advantage of the use of derma rollers? Any?Posted in Aging Skin, 2012 on Mar 11, 2012 | Permalink What is the advantage of the use of derma rollers? Any?
Please see this blog post I wrote a few weeks ago. Link more info. Dr.... more
Are facial exercises helpful for sagging skin?Posted in Premature Aging, Jowlsjawline, Jowls and Jawline, Aging Skin, 2011 on Apr 12, 2011 | Permalink Hi Dr Irwin,
Do you feel that face exercises are beneficial to help
with sagging skin?
Thank you,
Nina
There is no great research on this. In my opinion, they don't help because it isn't the muscles that are sagging! Sometimes, they even make things worse because some wrinkles are caused... more Can I use tretinoin cream with hydroxy acids or ascorbic acid serum if I can tolerate it?Posted in Vitamins for Skin, Vitamin C, Skin Care Products, Skin Care, RenovaRetinoids, Renova Retinoids and Vitamin A Creams, Premature Aging, Cosmeceuticals, Cell growth factors, Aging Skin, 2010 on Jul 31, 2010 | Permalink Can I use tretinoin cream with hydroxy acids or ascorbic acid serum if I can tolerate it?
I heard that these ingredients inactivate each other when used together at the same time.
I've never seen any studies on this. One way to get around the issue would be to use the hydroxy acid alternating with the tretinoin at night and the Vitamin C serum every morning. Also,... more
Does the Ulthera system work?Posted in Thermage and Radiofrequency Devices, Thermage, Skin Care, Premature Aging, Maintenance, Jowlsjawline, Jowls and Jawline, Aging Skin, 2010 on May 06, 2010 | Permalink Have you heard of Ultherapy? Ulther.com is the manufacturer's site. I understand that it has just been approved this last fall. Would appreciate your opinion.
Ulthera is a ultrasound based technology designed as a competitor to Thermage the radiofrequency (also a sound wave) based system that can tighten facial skin and build collagen. Neither... more |
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