Question 1

will tretinoin cream dry my face during the whole course of the medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most people experience dryness of the skin when using retinoid products. It is the way they work, but sometimes an uncomfortable side effect.

Question 2

hello . i want to use tretinoin cream 0.05% at night. also, now i use tranexamic acid day and night for my skin dark spots. can i use these two drugs together and is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: There is no interaction between those 2 main ingredients but I would prefer not using both at the same time, better to apply at least 2 hours apart, e.g. tranexamic acid before 8 and tretinoin before bedtime. Good luck.

Question 3

can i use hydroquinoine + tretinoin on my linea negra?

Accepted Answer

: Many dermatologists advise  a combination of these two along  with a  topical  steroid. The tretinoin helps the absorption of hydroquinone , but should be avoided during pregnancy . 
Linea nigra often takes months to clear and protection form sunlight may help this . 
Sometimes dermatologists advise certain oral medications along with the above.

Question 4

can tretinoin be used on top of pustules? is it helpful?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Tretinoin is a prescription medicine used in acne and typically helps with comedonal acne (blackheads) and typically the topical antibiotics are more helpful for pustules.  However if you are having pustular acne you already have comedonal acne so you do need a medication like tretinoin to help open up the pores.  Use daily as prescribed

Question 5

what are the tretinoin creams (.1%) available on the market?

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Many concentrations: Not exactly sure what you are asking, but there are many strengths.   .01%   .025%  .05%   .1% are all possibilities.  If this is not exactly what you were looking for, please rephrase and ask us again!

Question 6

what can i apply on tretinoin rash on my nape?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You may try a steroid cream like Cortizone 10. If you do not see an improvement in a couple of days, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 7

is tretinex different than renova (tretinoin)?

Accepted Answer

Tretinex=Acne Only: Tretinex is acutaine and used for acne. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a cream used to treat sun dsmaged skin. Renova, in my opinion, has no use as it is tretinoin mixed with mineral oil to prevent its penetrating the skin, thus markedly reducing its effectiveness. At your age, tretinoin is what you need. See a plastic surgeon or dermatologist experienced in skin rejuvenation.

Question 8

tretinoin cream for rash on inner thighs?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you have acnes on your inner thighs, tretinion may make it worse.

Question 9

how can i tell if my tretinoin is working?

Accepted Answer

Takes time: The age reversing effects of tretinoin usually are not seen for weeks if not months.  Continuous use is required to allow the compound to take effect as it acts on the dna of the skin cells.

Question 10

is it right that lamp light may decrease the effects of tretinoin ?

Accepted Answer

Light and tretinoin: There was previously a suggestion that uv light (sunlight) inactivated tretinoin, but that has not been substantiated.  No suggestion that other light, like lamp light inactivates tretinoin.

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Will tretinoin cream dry my face during the whole course of the medication?

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Hello . i want to use tretinoin cream 0.05% at night. also, now i use tranexamic acid day and night for my skin dark spots. can i use these two drugs together and is it safe?

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Can i use hydroquinoine + tretinoin on my linea negra?

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Can tretinoin be used on top of pustules? is it helpful?

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What are the tretinoin creams (.1%) available on the market?

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What can i apply on tretinoin rash on my nape?

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Is tretinex different than renova (tretinoin)?

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Tretinoin cream for rash on inner thighs?

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How can i tell if my tretinoin is working?

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Is it right that lamp light may decrease the effects of tretinoin ?

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