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The Best Place To Find The Cheapest Retin-A
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Drug name:
Retin-A
Retin-A (tretinoin gel
0.1%) is proven to reduce the severity of acne
vulgaris in effected patients. Seen most commonly
in adolescents, but also seen in older patients as
well, true acne involves the formation of
comedones (large deep seeded pus filled pimples)
that resolve slowly leaving behind a deep scar.
RETIN-A can significantly reduce the severity of
these lesions. |
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How does the medicine work?
Evidence suggests
that RETIN-A acts primarily by modifying the abnormal
keratinization (formation of the superficial layer of
skin) located around hair follicles. Comedones (large
deep seeded pus filled pimples) form in follicles with
an excess of keratinized superficial skin cells. RETIN-A
promotes the detachment of these excess cells and the
enhanced shedding of these cells from the follicular
base. Through this action, comedo contents are emptied
and the formation of new comedones is significantly
reduced.
How to use this
medication:
Apply a thin layer to affected areas at
bedtime. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply the
liquid. Wash your hands immediately after use. Using
this medication more frequently or in excessive amounts
does not improve the results, but may increase side
effects. Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open
cuts since this medication can irritate sensitive skin.
Acne may appear to worsen when the medication is first
used; continue therapy. It may take three to six weeks
before the full benefits of this medication are
seen.
How effective is
this medicine?
In a number of
different clinical studies RETIN-A was significantly superior to a
control gel in decreasing comedo count. Taken together
approximately 25% of patients achieved superior results
with the use of this medication.
Can I use cosmetics if I am
also using Retin-A?
Cosmetics may be
used, but clean skin thoroughly before applying
the medicine.
Using during
pregnancy:
RETIN-A is applied
to the skin. Usually, less than 10% of the medicine passes
into the mother's bloodstream, and even less reaches the
baby. Broken skin, using more than is needed on an area,
or use on a large area will cause more of the medicine to
pass through the skin. In general, the less RETIN-A that is used on the mother's skin,
the less likely there will be risks to the baby.
Several studies
have tried to find out the effects of RETIN-A on
pregnancy. These studies have not found that babies
whose mothers used RETIN-A during pregnancy are any more
likely to have birth defects than babies whose mothers
did not use the medicine.
Nonetheless, it
may be best to reserve RETIN-A use during pregnancy for only the most
severe cases of Acne Vulgaris. Even then, it should be
used with extreme caution.
Side effects:
Immediately after
applying, the skin may feel warm or mild stinging or
redness may occur. Some peeling of the skin may occur.
These effects should subside as your skin adjusts to the
medication. If they persist or become bothersome, stop
the medication. This medicine may also increase sun
sensitivity. RETIN-A may also cause itchiness and
scaling of the skin. This can sometimes be very extreme
depending on the individual.
Cautions:
This medication
can increase sensitivity to sunlight, wind and cold.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear
protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen. This
medication should 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.
Use mild soap when washing your face. Do not wash face
excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medicated creams
or lotions can increase skin irritation.
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