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Isotretinoin/accutane-
Accutane is a powerful oral retinoid derived from vitamin A and is considered of the most effective treatments for severe, cystic, or stubborn acne.
It works by shrinking oil glands to reduce sebum production by ~80-90% , normalising skin cell turnover to prevent clogged pores, reduces cutibacterium acnes bacteria and calminh inflammation. A 4-6 month course clears patients skin or mostly clears it.
Dosing: common doses are 10-80mg
Tretinoin-
Tretinoin is a prescription grade retinoid cream or gel derived from vitamin A. Its one of the most effective and well-studied ingredients for both acne, skin texture and anti-aging.
It works by speeding up skin cell turnover which helps unclog pores, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, fades dark spots, and stimulates collagen production for smoother, firmer skin. Many people consider it a must for a good skincare routine.
Dosing: comes in different strengths (0.025%-0.1%) would recommend starting low EOD then going up in strength
estriol cream-
Estriol cream is a topical form of estriol, a weak natural estrogen hormone. It is primarily used in skincare for mature, thinning, or menopausal skin to help restore youthful qualities. It works by binding to estrogen receptors in the skin, which boosts collagen production, improves skin thickness and elasticity, increases hydration, and supports the skin barrier. Many people notice smoother texture and reduced fine lines. It is much milder than stronger estrogens like estradiol.
Dosing: use a pea sized amount twice a day
Tazarotene cream-
Tazarotene is a powerful third-generation topical retinoid. Its one of the strongest prescription retinoids availabe and is highly effective for acne, psoriasis, and photoaged skin. It works by binding to specific retinoic acid receptors, which rapidly speeds up skin cell turnover, unclogs pores, reduces inflammation, and stimulates collagen production. This leads to fewer breakouts, smoother texture, faded dark spots, and improved fine lines and wrinkles. Many dermatologists consider this better than tretinoin for stubborn acne and anti-aging.
Dosing:comes in different strengths (0.05% to 0.1%) start low strength EOD
Accutane is a powerful oral retinoid derived from vitamin A and is considered of the most effective treatments for severe, cystic, or stubborn acne.
It works by shrinking oil glands to reduce sebum production by ~80-90% , normalising skin cell turnover to prevent clogged pores, reduces cutibacterium acnes bacteria and calminh inflammation. A 4-6 month course clears patients skin or mostly clears it.
Dosing: common doses are 10-80mg
Tretinoin-
Tretinoin is a prescription grade retinoid cream or gel derived from vitamin A. Its one of the most effective and well-studied ingredients for both acne, skin texture and anti-aging.
It works by speeding up skin cell turnover which helps unclog pores, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, fades dark spots, and stimulates collagen production for smoother, firmer skin. Many people consider it a must for a good skincare routine.
Dosing: comes in different strengths (0.025%-0.1%) would recommend starting low EOD then going up in strength
estriol cream-
Estriol cream is a topical form of estriol, a weak natural estrogen hormone. It is primarily used in skincare for mature, thinning, or menopausal skin to help restore youthful qualities. It works by binding to estrogen receptors in the skin, which boosts collagen production, improves skin thickness and elasticity, increases hydration, and supports the skin barrier. Many people notice smoother texture and reduced fine lines. It is much milder than stronger estrogens like estradiol.
Dosing: use a pea sized amount twice a day
Tazarotene cream-
Tazarotene is a powerful third-generation topical retinoid. Its one of the strongest prescription retinoids availabe and is highly effective for acne, psoriasis, and photoaged skin. It works by binding to specific retinoic acid receptors, which rapidly speeds up skin cell turnover, unclogs pores, reduces inflammation, and stimulates collagen production. This leads to fewer breakouts, smoother texture, faded dark spots, and improved fine lines and wrinkles. Many dermatologists consider this better than tretinoin for stubborn acne and anti-aging.
Dosing:comes in different strengths (0.05% to 0.1%) start low strength EOD
