Tretinoin Cream
Tretinoin Cream in 0.025% and 0.05% tubes, a bedtime retinoid cream made from vitamin A, for acne and fine wrinkles.
Details
- Conditions
- Acne · Fine wrinkles
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Retin-A
- Therapeutic Class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological Class
- Vitamin A Derivative
- Minor Side Effects
- Redness, Peeling
- Moderate Side Effects
- Dryness, Itching
- Dosage Forms
- Cream, Gel
- Administration Route
- Topical
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset Time
- Weeks to months
- Duration
- Continuous
- Storage Instructions
- Keep cool and avoid heat and light.
- Drug Interactions
- Sulfur, Benzoyl peroxide
- Age Restrictions
- Not for young children.
What you will receive
Tretinoin Cream is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Tretinoin.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Tretinoin Cream come in?
You can choose 0.025% or 0.05% cream and buy two, four or six tubes at a time; per tube, the six-tube pack works out cheapest.
Can I pay for Tretinoin Cream from Hong Kong?
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What are the other names for tretinoin?
Brand names for tretinoin include Altreno, Renova, Retin-A, Airol, Atralin and Retacnyl. Tretinoin cream is a pure generic tretinoin product and is not any of those brands. Here, tretinoin can also be bought online as A-Ret, generic Renova and generic Retin-A Gel.
How long does Tretinoin Cream take to work?
Acne spots usually begin to improve after 2 to 3 weeks of regular use, though some people wait more than 6 weeks. For fine wrinkles, allow 3 to 4 months and up to 6 before judging the result.
Is Tretinoin Cream the same as Retin-A cream?
Both are tretinoin creams. Retin-A is the brand name of the best-known tretinoin cream, and the Retin-A Cream listing here comes in the same 0.025% and 0.05% strengths as Tretinoin Cream. The difference between the two listings is the name.
Can I use benzoyl peroxide or hair remover with tretinoin?
Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid wart treatments, hair removers and sulfur or resorcinol dandruff shampoos can irritate skin that is already being treated with tretinoin, so keep them off the same area. Alcohol-heavy products such as astringents and shaving lotions sting too.
Can I wear make-up with tretinoin?
Use non-medicated cosmetics only. Wash with a mild, non-drying soap rather than scrubs or anything that dries the skin, since treated skin is already prone to dryness and peeling.
About Tretinoin Cream
What will Tretinoin Cream do for my skin?
Tretinoin Cream is a retinoid: vitamin A in a form made for the skin, and these tubes are listed for acne and for fine wrinkles. You rub it in, you do not swallow it. It makes the skin renew itself faster and keeps pores from clogging. Do not expect a quick fix. Acne tends to take weeks to respond and wrinkles take months, so a tube used now and then will not do much. Fine lines end up softer, not gone, and sun damage stays. Stop using it and the gain slowly goes.
0.025% or 0.05%
This listing is sold as tubes in two strengths, 0.025% and 0.05%. The 0.05% cream holds twice as much tretinoin as the 0.025%, and the lower strength is the usual starting point for skin that reddens or peels easily. Retin-A Cream carries the same two strengths under a different name. Other tretinoin forms on the site are Retin-A Gel at 0.01% and 0.025%, Renova at 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%, and A-Ret at 0.1%. The tretinoin page compares them all.
Applying the cream
Use it once a day at bedtime. Wash the area with a mild soap, let the skin dry, then spread a thin layer with clean fingertips and wash your hands afterwards. Keep it out of the eyes, ears, mouth, corners of the nose and any sunburned or eczema-affected skin. Acne can look worse during the first 7 to 10 days; continue regardless.
Irritation, sun and storage
Dryness, itching, burning, stinging, peeling and redness are the usual reactions, mostly in the early weeks. Treated skin is more sensitive to sunlight, wind and cold, so wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Tretinoin is not used during pregnancy. Blistering, a rash or hives, or pain at the treated spot mean stopping the cream. Keep the tube tightly closed at normal room temperature, and do not let it freeze.
Sources
- Tretinoin Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Acne: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology — American Academy of Dermatology