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Tretinoin available as Retin-A, Avita, and Renova is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne, or whiteheads and blackheads. It works by increasing skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It also prevents the formation of new comedones. Tretinoin is also the only topical medication that has been proven to improve wrinkles.

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There are currently no known off label uses for Tretinoin Cream

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Side effects of Tretinoin Cream include mild redness or stinging, itching, burning, skin scaling, peeling and dry skin the first several weeks as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become severe, discontinue use and notify your doctor. Report any of the following serious effects: blisters/crusting or swelling of skin, darkening or lightening of skin color. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Apply tretinoin cream at night before bedtime so the medication can work while you're asleep. If you apply it during the day, you might experience irritation from tretinoin cream's interaction with cosmetics and sunlight.Brand names of tretinoin have different niches. Doctors prescribe Renova for fine lines and Retin-A for acne.If you have sensitive skin, use tretinoin cream every other night. Otherwise, your skin may become red, irritated and flaky.Don't apply tretinoin cream to damp skin because it can cause irritation.Don't use more tretinoin than your doctor advises because you'll waste medication and possibly irritate your skin.Avoid getting tretinoin cream into

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Prior to starting on Tretinin Cream it is advsiable to inform your physician regarding any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take including isotretinoin, amiodarone, tetracyclines or quinolone antibiotics, sulfa-drugs or phenothiazines as they increase skin sensitivity to the sun. Also minoxidil and any skin medication, soaps, cleansers, cosmetics, astringents or any facial products that may be drying or irritating (e.g., alcohol-containing facial products). Benzoyl peroxide should not be applied at the same time as this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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About Tretinoin

Tretinoin Cream, USP (Emollient) 0.05% contains the active ingredient Tretinoin in a cream base. Tretinoin is a yellow-to-light-orange crystalline powder having a characteristic floral odor. Tretinoin is soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, slightly soluble in polyethylene glycol 400, octanol, and 100% ethanol. Tretinoin is also referred to as all-trans-retinoic acid and has a molecular weight of 300.44. It is recommended as an adjunctive agent for the purpose of mitigation of fine wrinkles, mottled hyperpigmentation, and tactile roughness of facial skin in patients who use comprehensive skin care and sunlight avoidance programs.

About Tretinoin

Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A and so also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA. It is a drug commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris. It is available as a cream or gel (brand name Retin-A). It is also used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML).

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