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24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Retin A • Renova • Retacnyl • Retin • Airol

Generic Drug

Tretinoin

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Rash

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