Blog Entries tagged 'Premature Aging'

Can I use tretinoin cream with hydroxy acids or ascorbic acid serum if I can tolerate it?

questions@skintour.com — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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, one could argue that if you're using tretinoin regularly, you don't need the hydroxy acid. The tretinoin has similar effects, is more potent and has some additional advantages. You might consider dropping the hydroxy acid and substituting a cell growth factor serum (like the TNS Rec [...]

Does the Ulthera system work?

questions@skintour.com — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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 company has done a "head to head" study comparing the two systems., that I've been able to find. Both systems are designed for patients with mild to moderate facial laxity (sagging) which usually translates into being 35ish to 55ish depending on other factors like weight, amou [...]

Glowing Skin During Menopause

jeff@fdgweb.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Building collagen and elastic fibers is the best way to keep our skin youthful. Anything that builds collagen in your skin will help to maintain that youthful thickness, glow, and reflectivity.

Creams that build collagen. Renova/Tazorac/Retin-A/tretinon are all names for prescription vitamin-A creams. These are still the gold standard for collagen-building creams.

Scrubs. Scrubs that help to shed the outer, dead layer of the skin build collagen becaus [...]