Viewer Examples of Why I Don't Prescribe Retinoids

Episode #364 / Dec 12, 2011
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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.