Drug Name
Retin-A (Tretinoin)
Drug Uses
Retin-A is frequently employed to enhance the appearance and texture of your skin. It produces a light, superficial peel on the epidermis. Retin-A has effects on the both the superficial (epidermis) as well as the deep (dermis) parts of your skin. The major benefit would be to say goodbye of sunlight caused aging by helping the speed in which the top cells are replaced.
How to use
Apply a thin layer to affected region daily at bedtime. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to make use of the liquid. Wash both your hands immediately after use. Using medicines with greater frequency or in excessive amounts will not improve the results, but may increase negative effects. Avoid applying at the eyes, mouth, or open cuts since this medication can get to sensitive skin. Acne may appear to worsen when the medication is first used; continue therapy. It may take 3-6 weeks before the benefits of the medication are noticed. Use gentle soap when washing the face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medicated creams or lotions can increase skin irritation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding use. Use other acne preparations with caution while using this medication.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A. Topical Tretinoin can be used inside the treatment of mild to moderate acne as well as on skin that has been damaged by excessive exposure to the sun. Tretinoin irritates skin and results in cellular matrix of the epidermis to grow (divide) and die more rapidly, which is, zinc increases the turnover of cells. The number of layers of cells in skin really is reduced. In patients with acne, new cells replace cells of existing pimples, along with the rapid turnover of cells prevents new pimples from forming. By a similar mechanism, Tretinoin can help to eliminate some wrinkles, aspects of darkened skin, and rough regions of skin, which occur in sun-damaged skin. In patients with sun-damaged skin, improvements in the skin usually are noticed inside first three to four weeks of treatment. Brown spots set out to fade after six to 8 weeks. Wrinkles decrease or disappear after 3 to 6 months. Following application to the skin, a minimal amount of drug is distributed around our bodies.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, apply it after remembered; do not use whether it is almost time for one more dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to hook up.
Storage
Store at room temperature faraway from sunlight. Keep this and all sorts of medications out from the reach of children.
Possible Side Effects
Due to the potential for irritation, make sure you begin treatment on a small part of skin. Exposure on the sun or to ultraviolet rays causes additional irritation. During treatment, such exposure must be avoided wherever possible or even a sun screen lotion needs to be used. During the first weeks of treatment there can be an apparent worsening from the problem. Such a reaction is perfectly normal because small cysts deep within your skin layer are being eliminated in an accelerated rate. This medication can increase sensitivity wind and cold. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and make use of an efficient sunscreen. If any ingredient should cause hypersensitivity, discontinue use.
More Information
Serious negative effects are not likely to occur. Stop using tretinoin topical and seek emergency medical help if you experience a hypersensitivity (breathlessness; closing of your respective throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives).
You can experience some burning, warmth, stinging, tingling, itching, redness, swelling, dryness, peeling, or irritation while you're using tretinoin topical. If these unwanted side effects are excessive, confer with your doctor. You may need a lower dose or less frequent applications of tretinoin topical.
If you notice changing your skin color, contact your doctor.
Side effects apart from those listed here could also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side-effect that seems unusual or that's especially bothersome.
Warnings/Precautions
This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight, wind and cold. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and employ a powerful sunscreen. This medication ought to be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known if Retin-A appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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