Generic Retin-A® | Retino-A (Tretinoin) Cream - 0.025% (20g Tube)

How does Generic Retin-A (Tretinoin) work?

Generic Retin-A cream and gel contain the active ingredient tretinoin, which is a form of vitamin A used in the treatment of acne.

It is not known exactly how tretinoin works, but it is thought to loosen the cells in the surface of the skin. This helps to unblock pores, so that the skins natural oil producing glands can function normally.

In addition, tretinoin increases the turnover of the skin cells, which aids the natural exfoliation of the outer layers of skin. This also helps to unblock pores and decrease the formation of blackheads (comedones) and spots.

Retin-A gel is more suitable for use on oily skin, whereas the cream is more suitable for dry skin.

It may seem like your acne has got worse in the early weeks of treatment. This is due to the action of the medicine on deep, previously unseen blackheads and papules. It may take six to eight weeks before definite beneficial effects on the skin can be seen.

What is Generic Retin-A (Tretinoin) used for?

• Acne vulgaris

Generic Retin-A (Tretinoin) Side Effects

• Dry skin
• Skin peeling
• Burning/stinging/warmth on application
• Skin redness
• Itching
• Rash
• Temporary changes in skin pigmentation
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to UV light (photosensitivity)
• Skin blistering/crusting
• Eye irritation
• Oedema