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What is Retin-A Cream?

Retin-A Cream is a topical cream containing tretinoin which is used to treat acne by promoting the peeling of affected skin areas and unclogging pores. This affects the growth of skin cells which helps to decrease the severity and quantity of pimples and promotes the quick healing of pimples which do develop.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication. Follow your doctor’s directions.

• Retin-A Cream should be applied at bedtime.
• Thoroughly wash your hands and the affected skin with bland, mild soap and water. Wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying to make sure your skin is completely dry.
• Use your fingertips to apply tretinoin cream to the affected areas. Only use enough cream to cover the affected area with a thin layer of medication.
• Only apply Retin-A Cream to the affected area. Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, ears, mouth, corners along your nose or vaginal area.
• Do not apply tretinoin cream to sunburned, cut, scraped or eczema-affected skin.
• It may take between 8 to 12 weeks before you notice the results of this medication. Continue to use it regularly at the same time each day. Do not use more of this medication or use it more frequently than directed by your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if your condition worsens or persists.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially of eczema, actinic keratoses, skin cancer or any other skin conditions.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breast feeding.

Also be aware that:

• Extreme cold, wind or other weather may be irritating.
• Retin-A Cream may make your skin sensitive to sunlight or UV light. Avoid prolonged or unnecessary exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps.

Common Retin-A Cream side effects may include but are not limited to:

• A brief sensation of warmth or stinging after applying tretinoin.
• Skin redness, itching, mild burning, dryness or scaling during the first 2-4 weeks of using this cream.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects of tretinoin cream:

• Blistering, crusting, swelling or burning of the skin.
• Eye watering or redness.
• Swelling of your eyelids.
• Skin discoloration.
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or a swelling of your face, lips or throat.

How long does Retin-A Cream take to work?

It may take between 8 to 12 weeks before you notice the results of this medication. Continue to use it regularly at the same time each day. Skin redness, itching, mild burning, dryness or scaling during the first 2-4 weeks of using this cream.

What else is Retin-A Cream called?

Retin-A Cream is also known as Retino A Cream. Retino A Cream is not a generic alternative but the same brand name medication with a different name internationally. The generic alternative to Retin-A Cream is known as Tretinoin Cream.