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Drug Uses
Retin-A is often used to improve the appearance and
texture of the skin. It produces a mild, superficial
peel of the epidermis. Retin-A has effects on the both
the superficial (epidermis) and the deep (dermis) parts
of the skin. The major benefit is to decrease the effects
of sunlight caused aging by increasing the speed with
which the surface cells are replaced.
How Taken
Apply a thin layer to affected area once a day 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. Use mild soap when washing
your face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps,
cleansers, medicated creams or lotions can increase
skin irritation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about
their use. Use other acne preparations with caution
while using this medication. Warnings/Precautions
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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do
not use if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Possible Side Effects
Due to the possibility of irritation, it is advisable
to begin treatment on a small area of skin. Exposure
to the sun or to ultraviolet rays causes additional
irritation. During treatment, such exposure should be
avoided as much as possible or a sun block should be
used. During the first weeks of treatment there may
be an apparent worsening of the problem. Such a reaction
is perfectly normal because small cysts deep within
the skin are being eliminated at an accelerated rate.
This medication can increase sensitivity wind and cold.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear
protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen.
If any ingredient should cause hypersensitivity, discontinue
use. Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children. Overdose
Applying Retin-A excessively will not produce faster
or better results, and marked redness, peeling, or discomfort
could occur. Over dosage with other retinoid has been
associated with transient headache, facial flushing,
celosias, abdominal pain, dizziness and ataxia. More Information
If you have been previously treated with keratolytic
preparations or exfoliants, you should wait until any
skin rash clears up before beginning even low strength
treatment. Studies of the effect of this product on
pregnant women are incomplete. For this reason, it should
only be applied when absolutely necessary and always
under a doctor's supervision. The effectiveness of Retin-A
is almost always accompanied by skin irritation. In
the treatment of acne, this phenomenon is directly related
to the effectiveness of the product and disappears once
applications are more spaced out. Cosmetics may be used,
but clean skin thoroughly before applying the medication.
Disclaimer
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all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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