Retin-A

Retin-A (tretinoin) is a topical remedy used for the treatment of acne that did not respond well to other methods of treatment. Acne is a skin condition caused by the abnormal activity of the sebaceous glands. It’s important for you to remember that Retin-A is not going to cure your acne. However, its regular application will help you keep this skin condition under control. Make sure you purchase Retin-A from reliable drug vendors and always talk to a qualified health care professional about your current skin condition and whether you really need to be taking Retin-A. Retin-A is usually applied once a day at bedtime. Other possible variants may include a single application every 2-3 days (for acne control). This is why it’s so important to listen to all the instructions of your health care provider and follow them. It’s recommended to abstain from using make up, especially at the beginning of your treatment. This will make Retin-A more efficient. If you still need to use make up, make sure you cleanse your skin properly and dry it very well to prepare for the application. Your hands should also be clean and dry to avoid getting some dirt on the area affected. Some people think the more of Retin-A is applied – the more efficient it is going to be. The truth is a bit different. Applying more of Retin-A than prescribed can cause stronger side effects and make your treatment less pleasant. Even if you happened to miss an application – do not use more of this medicine. Just skip that application (especially if it’s almost time for the next one) and go back to the regular treatment schedule. The following side effects are possible when Retin-A is used: red skin, blistering, darkening of the skin, crusting of the skin, swelling, scaling skin, warmth or slight stinging of the skin, and lightening of the skin. There is no need to worry about developing these side effects, as they usually appear at the beginning of the treatment but tend to be quite short-lived. More serious side effects are also possible and can include any of the following ones: hives, tightness in the chest, severe redness, crusting of the skin, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, rash, difficulty breathing, swelling, blistering, peeling, and itching. The serious side effects mentioned need to be reported to your health care provider as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse. In case you develop any skin reactions not listed here and that seem very strange or severe – call your health care provider as soon as possible. It’s not recommended to let other people use your medicines, for there may be a number of contraindications you are not aware of. In case you have eczema, abnormally high white blood cell count or sunburn, you may not be able to take Retin-A because of high risk of developing serious skin reactions. If your skin is sunburned, applying Retin-A is not recommended. Wait until your skin is completely healed and only then start using Retin-A.