Episode Details

In this skincare Q and A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers audience questions about hair loss, retinoids, azelaic acid, cellulite, sunscreen, and tretinoin stability. She discusses when minoxidil can help a receding hairline, how long Differin (adapalene) takes to improve acne and fine lines, and whether 0.3% adapalene could ever become available over the counter.

Dr. Dray also addresses the recent controversy surrounding Anua azelaic acid, explains what is known about azelaic acid derivatives, and discusses whether retinoids and vitamin C could improve the appearance of cellulite. She also clarifies whether it is safe to switch sunscreens when reapplying and whether indoor light can degrade tretinoin.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
0:19 Can minoxidil help a receding hairline?
2:20 How long does Differin (adapalene) take to work?
3:48 Will 0.3% adapalene ever become OTC?
5:39 Anua azelaic acid controversy and azelaic acid derivatives
11:50 Can collagen-boosting skincare improve cellulite?
13:24 Can a different sunscreen be used when reapplying?
15:54 Can indoor light or AC light degrade tretinoin?
17:58 Outro

Dr. Dray discusses androgenetic alopecia, traction alopecia, frontal fibrosing alopecia, minoxidil, adapalene, Differin, topical retinoids, tretinoin, azelaic acid, azelaic acid derivatives, sunscreen reapplication, cellulite, collagen production, vitamin C, and tretinoin photostability.

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