Retin-A

Retin-A (tretinoin) is a medicine available by prescription and intended for the effective treatment of acne. It is not going to cure your acne, but you will be able to keep it under control. Make sure you always apply this drug as prescribed and avoid using it more frequently or in larger amounts than recommended. Applying a thicker layer of Retin-A is not going to improve the results achieved in the end and can actually cause a more serious skin reaction than otherwise. The following mild symptoms are possible at the beginning of your treatment when your skin has not yet adjusted to the dose prescribed: stinging, itching, burning, redness, dry skin, and peeling. If you get excessively red, puffy, crusted or blistered skin, your doctor may recommend stopping the treatment for some time for these side effects to go away. You will be able to resume the treatment later when your skin calms down a bit. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are not supposed to be taking this drug without previously discussing all the risks and benefits of the treatment with their health care provider, as there is a chance Retin-A can pass into breast milk and may affect the health of an unborn baby.