Retin-A ,usage suggestions.

Retin-A Usage suggestions:


Retin-A should be applied once daily before retiring to the area of skin where acne lesions occur. Only a sufficient quantity of medication should be applied to cover the effected area lightly, using a gauze swab, cotton wool or the tips of clean fingers. Over-saturation should be avoided since excess medication could run into the eyes, angles of the nose or other areas where treatment is not intended.

Retin-A cream 0.025%

Application of Retin-A may causes a transitory feeling of warmth or slight stinging. When administrated according to recommended guidelines, Retin-A may produce a slight erythema similar to that of mild sunburn. In case where it is necessary to temporarily discontinue therapy or reduce the frequency of application, therapy should be resumed or the frequency of application increased when the patient becomes able to tolerate the treatment.

Excess application of Retin-A does not provide more rapid or better results. In fact, marked redness, peeling or discomfort can occur. If excess application occur accidentally or through over – enthusiastic use, Retin-A should be discontinued for several days before resuming therapy.

Retin-A for the treatment of acne

Retin-A cream 0.05%

Therapeutic effects may be noticed after two or three weeks of use but more than six weeks of therapy may be required before definite beneficial effects are seen. During the early weeks of treatment, an apparent exacerbation of inflammatory lesions may occur. This is due to the action of medication on deep, previously unseen lesions and should not be considered a reason to discontinue therapy. Once a satisfactory response has been obtained, it may be possible to maintain this improvement with less frequent applications.

Retin-A for photodamage treatment

Therapeutic effects may be noticed after two or three months after initiating treatment, but 6 months may be necessary before definite beneficial effects are seen. Once maximum beneficial have been achieved, they can be maintained with the application of Retin-A one or three times weekly. If maintenance therapy is not used, the beneficial effect achieved will diminish over time.

Prior to treatment with Retin-A, areas being treated should be thoroughly cleansed with water and mild, non-medicated soap, the treated areas should be washed than twice a day. After washing, the skin should be dried gently and completely without rubbing it. Areas of the skin being treated should be allowed to dry for at least 20-30 minutes before application of Retin-A

Cosmetics and moisturizer may be used during therapy with Retin-A, but the areas of the skin to be treated should be washed thoroughly before Retin-A is applied. Astringent toiletries should be avoided.