Retin-A is a retinoid medication derived from Vitamin A that was originally developed to treat acne. It comes in the form of a cream or a gel and ranges from strengths of .01 percent to .1 percent. Retin-A is a brand name for the medication Tretinoin.
Retin-A often comes in a gel or cream form, meaning you can apply it directly to the affected skin to target acne. Retin-A should be taken as per your doctor’s recommendation. Do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
To see effective results, it is recommended that you use this medication for up to 3 months. If you do not see results, a follow-up visit will be required to further address your needs for treating your acne.
If skin redness or dryness occurs, you should decrease the application to every other day.
When using Retin-A your sensitivity to sunlight can increase. Remember to always wear sunscreen (minimum SPF 15+) while using this medication.
Women who are, or plan to be, pregnant or start breastfeeding should not use this medication.
Retin-A is a prescription-only medication. This means that you will need to speak to a healthcare professional before you are able to buy it from a pharmacy.
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