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Retacnyl

Retacnyl

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Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Vesanoid • Renova • Retin A • Airol • Retin

Generic Drug

Tretinoin

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Scaling skin
Dry or cracking skin
Blistering
Itching or burning
Skin blisters
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Burning sensation
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Rash

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Im in retacnyl 4 5wks for hyperpigmentation.Used hydroquinine 4 30d.But the problem is not better.How long must i be patient?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can I use collagen boosting moisturizer above the retinoid (retacnyl tretinoin) ? Also, is the use of a retinoid compatible with breastfeeding?

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A 46-year old asked:

How much does renova (tretinoin) cream cost?

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A 37-year old asked:

What is the benefit of renova (tretinoin) cream?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Is it bad to use tretinoin cream after expiration date?

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A 35-year old asked:

How long does it take for tretinoin cream to work on pih?

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A member asked:

My tretinoin cream expired april 2013. Should I stop using it?

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A 30-year old asked:

What could I do to determine if I should keep using tretinoin cream?

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A 45-year old asked:

Could you please let me know which is the best tretinoin cream(.05-.1)% brand?

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A male asked:

Can I use tretinoin cream 0.025 on whole face?

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A 36-year old asked:

Usage for retin a, renova, and tretinoin cream?

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A female asked:

How many days/weeks before tanning should I stop using tretinoin cream?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Which over-the-counter brand is a similar product to tretinoin cream .025%?

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 16-year old male asked:

I've been on tretinoin cream for 7 weeks. The dryness finally stopped but in still really red. When can I expect the redness to go away?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can i apply tretinoin cream in pregnancy?

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A 42-year old asked:

How can I wean myself off of tretinoin cream?

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A 33-year old asked:

Which tretinoin cream is best for skin discoloration?

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A 36-year old asked:

Could retin a (tretinoin) cream lighten dark underarms?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is renova (tretinoin) cream good for dark spots on the face?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is it normal to still break out when switching from Tazorac to Tretinoin cream ? I was clear on Tazorac but had to switch due to insurance.

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A 23-year old female asked:

It's winter now& I have started using 0.05% tretinoin cream 30m after cleansing, i mix a pea size amount in with moisturiser. How often to use? Thnx

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A 31-year old female asked:

Tretinoin cream's insctruction says "apply before bedtime for 6 hours'. Does it mean I should wake up at 4-5 a.M every morning just to wash my face?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I use tretinoin cream to treat p&p. Is there any tretinoin resistance if using it for longterm ? If so, can I still use it to stimulate skin turnover?

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A 49-year old asked:

Tretinoin cream for rash on inner thighs?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can I use tretinoin cream while breastfeeding

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A 17-year old female asked:

Should i apply a moisturizer before or after my tretinoin cream?

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A 43-year old asked:

How long does it take for tretinoin cream to fade post acne marks?

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A female asked:

In 3 months, tretinoin cream has only made my acne worse and worse?

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A 40-year old asked:

Does one need a prescription for tretinoin cream for keratosis polaris?

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