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- Retinol Vitamin-A Retin Tretinoin Cream 0.025% - 10g
- Retinol Vitamin-A Retin Tretinoin Cream 0.05% - 10g
- Retinol Vitamin-A Retin Tretinoin Cream 0.05% - 20g
Retinol Vitamin-A Retin Tretinoin Cream
Retin-A®, or Tretinoin, is a topical acne treatment that is used to treat severe breakouts, fine wrinkles, dark spots, and rough skin. Available by prescription, Retin-A® is a vitamin A derivative that accelerates skin cell production. New skin cells replace the cells of existing pimples, and the accelerated turnover prevents new pimples from forming. To learn more about Retin-A®, its uses, as well as the benefits and risks of treatment, please read the sections below.
Retin-A® Risks and Side Effects
The effect of increased skin cell turnover can be irritation and flaking. For this reason, many people stop using Retin-A after a couple of days to weeks, then think that it didn't work. It is important to realize that Retin-A is very effective for whiteheads and blackheads, but it may take 6-9 weeks to see a noticeable difference. It takes at least 6 months to see a noticeable difference in wrinkles. The best benefit is seen if Retin-A is used for at least a year.guidelines that may make it easier to take this great medicine.
- Apply Retin-A in a thin layer at night. A small amount goes a long way.
- In the morning wash your face with a mild facial scrub or rough wash cloth. This will help reduce the noticeable flaking.
- After washing, apply a good water-based moisturizer. Yes, guys, this applies to you too. The moisturizer will make the drying effect of the medicine more tolerable.
- If flaking occurs during the day use a wash cloth to remove it and apply more moisturizer, or just apply moisturizer.
- Try using a moisturizer that also contains a sunscreen. If not, apply sunscreen anytime you are in the sun even for a short amount of time. Tretinoin makes you more susceptible to sunburn.
- When you first start using Retin-A, apply it every other night or every 3rd night. The flaking and irritation side effects are usually the worst in the first 2 weeks of application. As your skin adjusts to the medicine, you can apply it more frequently.
- If you notice an increase in the irritation or flaking, it's ok to take a break for a couple of days. Just don't stop completely without consulting your health care provider!
