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HelloGiggles.com / Dr. Peterson Pierre Here’s What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Tretinoin January 11, 2021

Much like other retinoids, tretinoin is usually not available over the counter and requires a prescription from a board-certified dermatologist. With this in mind, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Peterson Pierre, M.D., recommends asking your dermatologist about Retin-A Micro or Altreno Topical, which are topical creams that use tretinoin as the active ingredient.

“Retin-A Micro uses tretinoin as the main active ingredient in a vehicle that allows for sustained release throughout the day,” Dr. Pierre tells HelloGiggles. “The main benefits include slow delivery of the active ingredient over time while minimizing the side effects of burning, redness, stinging, and irritation. Similarly, Altreno Topical also uses tretinoin, but the vehicle contains collagen, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, which are all designed to minimize irritation while hydrating and moisturizing the skin.”

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The Healthy / Dr. Peterson Pierre Thinking About Laser or Light Therapy for Rosacea? Here’s How It Works January 11, 2021

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“Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause pimples similar to acne as well as broken capillaries that cause flushing and blushing,” explains dermatologist Peterson Pierre, MD, founder of the Pierre Skin Care Institute in Thousand Oaks, California. “It can also affect the eyes, resulting in a dry, gritty sensation, or cause an overgrowth of the oil glands on the nose leading to a deformity.”

There are four types of rosacea, including erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (flushing and redness), papulopustular rosacea or acne rosacea (acne-like bumps with redness), phymatous rosacea (large and red nose), and ocular rosacea (dry, red, burning eyes).

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Real Simple / Dr. Peterson Pierre Are At-Home Beauty Treatments Safe? Derms Weigh in on Which Ones You Should–and Shouldn’t–Try at Home January 7, 2021

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Expert take: Once among the most daunting of services (cue the image of one blistering and veiled Samantha Jones on Sex and the City), chemical peels have certainly made strides when it comes to mainstream skincare. But even when accompanied by numbered products and user-friendly guidelines, experts say to proceed with caution.

“Factors such as peel type, strength, skin prep, the amount of time the peel is left on the skin, and the method of application can all affect the outcome. Without proper training, one can very easily burn themselves and even create scars,” warns Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Pierre Skin Care Institute in Westlake Village, Calif.

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Allure Magazine / Dr. Peterson Pierre The Best Laundry Detergents and Soaps to Use If You Have Sensitive Skin January 5, 2021

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Newsflash: Baby soap isn’t just for babies. Babyganics’s Foaming Dish Soap is a plant-based formula that’s free of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a widely used cleansing agent that’s found in soaps and hair products, which New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Howard Sobel says is a common skin irritant. While SLS is an effective foaming agent, it can strip your skin of beneficial oils, according to California-based board-certified dermatologist Peterson Pierre. Losing these oils in your products can compromise how well skin is protected, causing irritation if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin.

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Parade Magazine / Dr. Peterson Pierre Botox Can Help TMJ–Should You Get It? January 5, 2021

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Botox injections are primarily cosmetic, which makes them ineligible for insurance coverage. Because Botox isn’t approved by the FDA as a TMJ treatment, it is unlikely insurance would cover it. However, if the TMJ is severe enough to cause migraines, insurance may cover Botox as a treatment. Botox is FDA-approved for migraines.

Pierre encourages patients to contact their insurance companies. “Unfortunately, the insurance company is the one who gets to determine medical necessity,” he says, “So there are no guarantees. However, some insurance companies cover Botox for hyperhidrosis so there’s a chance you can get coverage for TMJ.”

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