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Tretinoin
How Tretinoin works
Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It works by reducing oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin and helps keep your pores open.
Side Effects
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Usage
Tretinoin is used in the treatment of acne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Tretinoin a steroid/ retin a/ retin a/ a retinoid/retinol?Tretinoin is not a steroid. It is a form of vitamin A (Retin-A) and belongs to a group of medicines called ‘retinoids'. Tretinoin and retinol are similar but Tretinoin tends to be a bit more aggressive than retinol which is a bit more suitable for those with sensitive skin
Q. Is Tretinoin safe/ Tretinoin cream safe?Tretinoin is safe if taken at recommended doses and duration. The gel form should be used with extreme caution in children younger than 12 years
Q. Does Tretinoin cream work/ is Tretinoin cream good for acne/acne scars/ lighten skin/ thin the skin/ work on wrinkles/ fade dark spots/clog pores/ cause breakouts?Tretinoin cream works effectively in most of the patients. It is useful for treating most of the skin related issue like acne, acne scars, skin lightening, removing wrinkles, fade dark spots, clog pores, etc. It does not cause breakouts but helps the skin in healing it
Q. Does Tretinoin stain clothes?It may stain as it has a preservative in it.
