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Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Vesanoid • Renova • Retin A • Airol • Retacnyl

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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What are retin-a effects?

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What is the best otc retin-a?

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A 48-year old asked:

How long does it take for retin-a to begin working?

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A male asked:

Why aren't i developing a reaction to retin-a ? All I have is minor dryness and flaking. I have been on it for almost a week.

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is it ok to start using retin-a during summer? And use spf50 during the day? How often to apply retin-a when starting? Thanks

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A 19-year old asked:

Why is retin-a hurting my skin?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does retin-a reverse sun damage?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Can i buy retin-a over the counter?

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A 42-year old asked:

Would you suggest to use retin-a and mederma?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is the liquid form of retin-a still available?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can you use retin-a and still do microdermabrasion?

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A 61-year old asked:

Can i use retin-a combined with murad facial products?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long does it take for retin a side effects to wear off?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is there any long-term side effects of retin-a like after 20yr?

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A 41-year old asked:

I wanted to know if I can use retin-a and simultantously do microdermabrasion?

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A 36-year old female asked:

How long does it typically take for Retin-A to show results (smoother skin, less fine lines, etc.) when used daily? Can it be safely used longterm?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is it safe to use aha while using retin-a?

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A 24-year old asked:

Does retin-a work differently from accutane?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Is it ok to wear sunscreen over retin-a cream?

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A 42-year old asked:

Where can I get retin-a cream for stretch marks?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Starting retin-a. Should I use clindamycin 1% in the morning ?

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A 48-year old asked:

Why is it that retin-a dries your skin so much and make it irritated?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Hi, I have a tube of retin - a that expired in 2013. Would it hurt me to use it since it has expired?

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A 46-year old asked:

Hi. Would like to know what is the strongest strenth of retin-a? And is gel better then cream? Thank you

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A 40-year old asked:

If you use retin-a to reduce stretch marks, do you have to keep using it in order to maintain your results?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Is it true that Retin-A gel can be a little more stronger than the Retin-A cream, therefore be a little more effective?

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A 27-year old female asked:

How much of a topical application of retin-a 0.5mg is absorbed into a woman's bloodstream and is such quantity teratogenic?

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A 47-year old male asked:

If I use Retin-A at night, can I go for a walk in the morning without washing my face? Is the Retin-A fully absorbed so no washing is required?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it safe to take retin-a while pregnant?

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A 34-year old female asked:

What is a good moisturizer to use with retin a?

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