tretinoin
Used for Acne
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tretinoin Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is tretinoin available in?
tretinoin is available as a topical gel in strengths of 0.025% or. 0.01%.
What is tretinoin used for?
tretinoin is a retinoid and is used to treat acne.
How does tretinoin work?
tretinoin is a retinoid. It’s a form of vitamin A, a nutrient that helps keep your skin healthy by replacing your skin cells. tretinoin replaces your old skin cells with new skin cells. It also helps unclog pores in your skin that are plugged with dead skin cells and excessive oil. This helps treat acne and prevent more pimples from forming.
How do I take tretinoin?
tretinoin is dosed as follows:
- Use tretinoin cream or gel once daily, usually before bedtime. Lightly cover all areas of your skin that have pimples, acne spots, or bumps with a thin layer of the cream or gel
- If you have sensitive skin, you might need to use tretinoinevery other night
Is it safe for me to take tretinoin?
tretinoin is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
tretinoin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of tretinoin:
- Skin peeling or discomfort
- Warm feeling or stinging after applying
- Skin redness
- Sensitivity to sunlight (sunburns)
- Worsening of acne in the first few weeks of treatment
tretinoin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with tretinoin. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: itchy, red rash (hives); shortness of breath; chest tightness; swelling of lips, tongue, or face; swelling around the eyes
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on tretinoin
There are no major drug interactions listed for tretinoin. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes tretinoin?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is tretinoin safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if tretinoin will harm your unborn baby. tretinoin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
What to do if you missed your tretinoin dose
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
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Is tretinoin 20 times stronger than retinol?
Why does tretinoin require a prescription?
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Can I use tretinoin every night?
Can I put moisturizer on after tretinoin?
Will tretinoin remove dark spots?
Is tretinoin the strongest retinol?
Is tretinoin better for anti aging than retinol?
How much does tretinoin cost without insurance?
Is tretinoin much better than retinol?
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Can I put moisturizer over tretinoin?
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Should you moisturize before or after tretinoin?
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