Dear Robin,
To my knowledge there are no safe procedures to significantly and evenly lighten dark skin to a lighter shade. Very deep laser treatment can remove pigmentation but the result can be uneven color (like vitiligo), possibly deep scarring and a very noticeable demarcation line on the neck where the dark skin would begin again.
The […]

Dear Lauren,
Sun exposure definitely increases the risk for Melanoma, especially in people who have a family history of melanoma.
Sun block is crucial and sun avoidance is very important especially for your children.
The best sun blocks today also contain the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E. Studies have shown that these vitamins triple the effectiveness of […]

Dear Loriann,
Thank you for the email!
The alpha hydroxy acids, including glycolic acid are excellent skin rejuvenation, anti-aging skin products for age management and wrinkle removal, and I use them on everyone. I would keep using the one you use as a non-surgical facial rejuvenation program.
The tretinoins-RetinA and Tazarotine are a bit more powerful skin exfoliation […]

Dear Loriann,Thank you for the email!
The alpha hydroxy acids, including glycolic acid are excellent anti-aging skin products and I use them on everyone for skin rejuvenation, skin exfoliation, and wrinkle removal. I would keep using the one you use.
The tretinoins-RetinA and Tazarotine are a bit more powerful skin rejuvenation creams, provide deeper skin exfoliation, migrate […]

Dear Patty,
Thank you for your very important question.
Renova® contains tretinoin, the most effective anti-aging, skin rejuvenation,and wrinkle removal skin cream on the market today. Keep using it! Tretinoin, the active ingredient in Renova®, has been for many years the only skin rejuvenation and anti-skin aging topical cream approved by the FDA which has been […]