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Generic Retin-A, Tretinoin

  • Generic Retin-A, Retino-A,Tretinoin 0.05% 20 gm Cream (J&J)
    Generic Retin-A, Retino-A,Tretinoin 0.05% 20 gm Cream (J&J)
US Brand Name Retin-A
Generic Name Tretinoin
Other Brand Name A-Ret, RETINO-A
Manufacturer Shalaks Pharmaceuticals, J&J
Packing 20 gm
Form Cream , Gel , Gel
Strength 0.05%, 0.03%, 0.05%, 0.1%
 
0.025% 20 gm $5.90
0.05% 20 gm $5.90
0.1% 20 gm Gel $9.90
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Initially formulated for the treatment of acne (an inflammatory disease of the skin), Retin-A is presently being used in combating fine lines and wrinkles as well. Apart from its application for anti-aging treatment, Retin-A's chief ingredient, vitamin A, is used to treat numerous other skin complaints, such as acne, oily skin, psoriasis (continual skin disease illustrated by dry red patches covered with scales) and thickened skin. Skin care experts are now applying Retin-A to address damage caused by sunrays and reverse aging of skin cells.

A Note on the Medication

Developed from vitamin A, Retin-A augments skin cells to bring down acne, fine lines or wrinkles. An assortment of strengths is on hand depending upon your requirement, so a skin specialist will recommend the most favorable composition. A skin doctor will also require to provide you a prescription for Retin-A, since it cannot be availed over the counter. The generic name for this topical cream is Tretionoin, which is also supplied in other brand names, for example Renova or Tazorac.

Retin-A provides excellent results in the treatment of wrinkles as it raises flow of blood to skin cells of the face, gives rise to collagen to diminish the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles, and boosts the production of spanking new skin cells.

Proper Use of Medication

Cleanse your face at the time you go to bed before applying Retin-A for wrinkles. Make use of a soft, smooth cleanser that holds on to moisture but washes out surplus oil, dust and makeup. The face must be totally dried up before applying Retin-A. Take a pea-size quantity of the cream and spread it all over the face, particularly the cheeks, nose, temple and chin, wherever you may find fine lines or wrinkles.

Smoothly rub it down into the skin, steering clear of the eyes and mouth, where it may induce soreness. In your morning schedule, wash down the face by sprinkling some moderately warm water onto the skin and tap dry. The most favorable time to use Retin-A is before going to bed at night since its application during daytime adds to the skin's sensibility to the rays of the sun and makes the skin more vulnerable to sunburn. Moisturize the skin with a cream that contains a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of no less than 30 to shield it from added sun injuries or wrinkles throughout the day.

Vital Guidelines

It is essential to look after the skin with sun blocker, since Retin-A can make the skin more susceptible to the sunrays. Additionally, never use Retin-A on skin that has been burned due to overexposure to direct sunlight, dried out from wind or marked with any cuts.

To fulfill your objective of diminishing the presence of fine lines or wrinkles, use Retin-A for a minimum of five days per week to start to notice effects. Once the duration of six weeks comes to an end, the skin must present clearly visible signs of decline in wrinkles in addition to brightened sunspots.

Conditional on the strength of the topical cream or the sensitiveness of the skin, Retin-A may be annoying for some patients in the beginning of treatment. Talk with a skin specialist if skin irritation does not disappear after two weeks.