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Acne Treatments
Tretinoin
(Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is
a derivative of Vitamin A
and is the treatment of
choice for comedonal acne,
or whiteheads and
blackheads. It works by
increasing skin cell
turnover promoting the
extrusion of the plugged
material in the follicle. It
also prevents the formation
of new comedones. Tretinoin
is also the only topical
medication that has been
proven to improve wrinkles.
Side
Effects of Retin-A
The
effect of increased skin
cell turnover can be
irritation and flaking. For
this reason, many people
stop using Retin-A after a
couple of days to weeks,
then think that it didn't
work. It is important to
realize that Retin-A is very
effective for whiteheads and
blackheads, but it may take
6-9 weeks to see a
noticeable difference. It
takes at least 6 months to
see a noticeable difference
in wrinkles. The best
benefit is seen if Retin-A
is used for at least a year.
Retin-A
Help
Here are
some guidelines that may
make it easier to take this
great medicine.
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Apply
Retin-A in a thin layer
at night. A small amount
goes a long way.
-
In
the morning wash your
face with a mild facial
scrub or rough wash
cloth. This will help
reduce the noticeable
flaking.
-
After
washing, apply a good
water-based moisturizer.
Yes, guys, this applies
to you too. The
moisturizer will make
the drying effect of the
medicine more tolerable.
-
If
flaking occurs during
the day use a wash cloth
to remove it and apply
more moisturizer, or
just apply moisturizer.
-
Try
using a moisturizer that
also contains a
sunscreen. If not, apply
sunscreen anytime you
are in the sun even for
a short amount of time.
Tretinoin makes you more
susceptible to sunburn.
-
When
you first start using
Retin-A, apply it every
other night or every 3rd
night. The flaking and
irritation side effects
are usually the worst in
the first 2 weeks of
application. As your
skin adjusts to the
medicine, you can apply
it more frequently.
-
If
you notice an increase
in the irritation or
flaking, it's ok to take
a break for a couple of
days. Just don't stop
completely without
consulting your health
care provider!
Reference:
About.com, Heather Brannon,
MD
Note:
Renova Cream is available
only by prescription.
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possible.
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