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Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A. This drug is primarily used for skin care purposes. It works as an effective cure to acne and can be even used for treating wrinkles and hyper pigmentation.

Uses
This drug is primarily used for treating skin conditions. Tretinoin is generally used in topical form to treat acne, wrinkles and hyper pigmentation.

An effective acne treatment
Tretinoin works as a highly effective treatment of acne. This drug can be used to treat mild to moderate acne. This medication irritates the skin and causes the skin to die more rapidly. This encourages the room for new cell growth. In people dealing with acne, Tretinoin replaces pimples and zits with new skin cells. The rapid multiplication of cells offered by Tretinoin also prevents the formation of new pimples.

A similar medication is used by Tretinoin to treat wrinkles, darkened, sun damaged or rough skin. Brown spots can also be reduced using Tretinoin. Improvement in the skin can be seen within 3 to 4 weeks of treatment.

Storage
Tretinoin should be stored in a temperature ranging from 15 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.

Usage
Usually Tretinoin is used in topical form to treat acne. Here are some tips that you can follow to use Tretinoin in a better manner.

* Before applying Tretinoin wash your face thoroughly. Wait for 20-30 minutes and then apply Tretinoin.
* Apply a thin layer of this medication at night.
* To wash off Tretinoin, wash your face with a mild facial scrub.
* After washing off Tretinoin make sure you apply a water based moisturizer.
* Tretinoin can increase sun sensitivity. Thus it is advised that you use a sunscreen along with using Tretinoin.
* If you notice skin flaking, apply a moisturizer.

Side effects
Tretinoin can have mild to moderate side effects. skin inflammation on the localized area is a common side effect of Tretinoin. Mild stinging, dryness, redness, and scaling are some other side effects of Tretinoin. However, if severe redness, vesicles or crusting develops, one should consult a doctor at the earliest. Tretinoin also results in increased sun sensitivity and increases he risk of severe sunburn.

Drug interactions
Combing Tretinoin with other topical acne treatments such as salicylic acid can cause excessive skin irritation. Abrasive soaps, harsh skin cleansers and detergents, skin waxes and similar products should be avoided when using Tretinoin. Also you should stave off from medications that increase sun sensitivity such as tetracycline.

Availability
Tretinoin is not a patented drug and is available under several trade names. Here are some of the available brand names for Tretinoin.

* Retin A
* Atralin
* Renova
* Avita
* Altinac

Precautions
When using Tretinoin avoid exposure to sunlight, wind and cold. Use a protective sunscreen. Make sure that you use only extremely gentle products on your skin when using Tretinoin to avoid increased skin irritation.