Topical Retinoids

Someone forward you this email? No sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Follow Us     Topical Retinoids Topical retinoids are one of my fav acne treatments.  Here's why -- they generally work well for most people, they help fade discolorations from the skin, and they're great anti-agers.  So, this week's newsletter is all about topical retinoids, how they work, and how to use them. Until next week, Angela Angela Palmer Acne Expert What Are Topical Retinoids? Topical retinoids are a group of medications derived from vitamin A.  There are plenty to choose from.  Here are the main acne-fighting retinoid medications. READ NOW » Share   Retin-A Retin-A is probably the most common topical retinoid (that, and it's close cousin Retin-A Micro.)  Is it right for your acne?  READ NOW » Share   Differin Actually, Differin isn't technically a topical retinoid, since it isn't derived from vitamin A.  But it's grouped in this class of medications because it works so similarly.  Which means it works great for most people. READ NOW » Share   What To Expect from Topical Retinoid Treatment Once you start treatment, it's helpful to have a clear expectation of what changes your skin will go through.  That's where this article can help.  Although it's written about topical tretinoin (AKA Retin-A) you can use it for any topical retinoid. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Acne Trigger Factors • Teens and Acne - Dealing with Acne in Teens and Children • Dealing With Acne In Adulthood • Caring for Your Skin • Product Reviews • Blog Advertisement About Health | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Acne newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy

My Acne Won't Go Away!

Someone forward you this email? No sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Follow Us     My Acne Won't Go Away! I distinctly remember applying my treatments before bed, only to wake up the next morning to more pimples.  Super frustrating! Talking to my clients and students, it's clear I'm not the only one who has had that experience.  If you have acne that doesn't want to go away, the articles below are for you.  I hope they help you. Have a great week, Angela   Angela Palmer Acne Expert Why Aren't My Acne Treatments Working? There's nothing more irritating than diligently using your treatments with seemingly no results.  Here are some reasons why your acne treatments may not be working. READ NOW » Share   I Have a Big Pimple That Won't Go Away Let's also talk about individual pimples.  Sometimes a monster blemish appears and doesn't seem to want to heal.  Here are some steps you can take to slay that beast. READ NOW » Share   But Prescription Treatments Didn't Work Either To really get acne under control, prescription treatments can't be beat.  But I've known plenty of people who are using prescription acne medications still struggling with breakouts.  If that sounds like you, this article can help. READ NOW » Share   My Acne Keeps Coming Back! And what about acne that clears for a while and then comes right back?  I hate to say it, but it may be returning because of one specific thing you're not doing. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Acne Trigger Factors • Teens and Acne - Dealing with Acne in Teens and Children • Dealing With Acne In Adulthood • Caring for Your Skin • Product Reviews • Blog Advertisement About Health | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Acne newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy