DermTV – Viewer Examples of Why I Don’t Prescribe Retinoids [DermTV.com Epi #364]

Dr. Schultz used to prescribe retinoids to his patients. That’s because at the time, it was the best exfoliant available. However, it can be extremely irritating and has some other side effects. In this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz shares some DermTV viewers’ stories which serve as examples of why he no longer prescribes retinoids and instead uses the gold standard of exfoliants: glycolic acid. Dr. Schultz used to prescribe retinoids to his patients. However, there are newer and more effective exfoliating products available to This is why I don’t like to prescribe retinoids to my patients. DermTV.com Connect with DermTV www.facebook.com www.twitter.com [TRANSCRIPT] As you know, for gentle yet effective exfoliation to improve the color, texture and tone of your skin, and to make it healthier and even treat acne, I prefer glycolics. However, time and time again, I get questions about retinoids. Retinoid products are also effective exfoliating treatments for acne and are also helpful for facial rejuvenation. Retinoids include not just Retin-A, whose generic name is Tretinoin, but also other derivatives of tretinoin like Ta zarotene, and Adapalene. The reason that I’ve moved to glycolics is the side effects from retinoids and is really well underscored by a few questions and comments I’ve recently gotten from viewers on the topic. I’d like to share them with you. Here are a few. First. “Hey Dr. Schultz. My name is Eva and I’m from Africa. I have just started using Retin-A …
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