Tretinoin
Uses
Tretoin Gel is used to treat acne
How it Works
Tretoin Gel works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.
Expert advice
In the following cases, tell your doctor without taking tretinoin.If you are allergic to tretinoin or other ingredients or other 'retinoid' drugs (isotretinoin, acitretin, tazarotene) or peanuts or soy (tretinoin drugs may include soy oil)If you are pregnant, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.Do not drive while taking tretinoin.Do not get pregnant within 1 month (within 4 weeks) of stopping treatment with tretinoin. Talk to your doctor about contraception.Avoid tretinoin cream on eyes, nose or mouthTretoin Gel cream may be prone to sunburn. Take appropriate precautions (sunscreen, clothes, etc.).Do not apply tretinoin cream to tanned skin.Do not discontinue use of tretinoin, even if it appears that your skin condition has worsened due to treatment for the first 2-3 weeks. This is expected.Consult your physician before using any other medication or product on your skin.Tretoin Gel needs care for children under 12 years of age.
FAQ
Q. Is tretinoin steroid / retin a / retinoid / retinol?Tretoin Gel is not a steroid. It is a form of vitamin A (Retin-A) and belongs to a group of medicines called "retinoids". Tretoin Gel and retinol are similar, but tretinoin is slightly more potent than retinol but is more suitable for sensitive skin
Q. Is tretinoin safe or is tretinoin cream safe?It is safe to take tretinoin at the recommended dose and over a period of time. Gel form should be especially careful for children under 12
Q Does tretinoin cream work / Is tretinoin cream similar to acne / acne blemish / shiny skin / thin skin / wrinkles / blurry spots / blur / pores clogs?
Tretoin Gel cream works effectively in most patients. Helps treat most skin-related problems such as acne, skin lightening, wrinkle removal, dark spots fading, and clogged pores. Does not cause pimples, but helps to heal the skin
Q. Is tretinoin available at the store?Available only according to the doctor's prescription
Q. Does tretinoin stain clothes?Because it has a preservative, it may stain clothes
Q. Is tretinoin safe or is tretinoin cream safe?It is safe to take tretinoin at the recommended dose and over a period of time. Gel form should be especially careful for children under 12
Q Does tretinoin cream work / Is tretinoin cream similar to acne / acne blemish / shiny skin / thin skin / wrinkles / blurry spots / blur / pores clogs?
Tretoin Gel cream works effectively in most patients. Helps treat most skin-related problems such as acne, skin lightening, wrinkle removal, dark spots fading, and clogged pores. Does not cause pimples, but helps to heal the skin
Q. Is tretinoin available at the store?Available only according to the doctor's prescription
Q. Does tretinoin stain clothes?Because it has a preservative, it may stain clothes