Tretinoin Acne
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the popular treatment for comedonal acne, or whiteheads and blackheads. It is not known exactly how tretinoin works, but it is thought to loosen the cells in the surface of the skin. Tretinoin controls acne effectively by unclogging the pores and also allows for the peeling of the affected skin. With pores unblocked the skins natural oil producing glands can function normally and decrease the formation of blackheads (comedones) and spots. In addition, tretinoin increases the turnover of the skin cells, which aids the natural exfoliation of the outer layers of skin. US FDA approved it in 1971 for topical treatment of some forms of acne.
Tretinoin is available in the form of topical gel, liquid or cream. It is normally recommended for use every day at nighttime or at interval of some days. It might take six to eight weeks before you see any change in appearance of the skin. At the start of the acne treatment, your acne may get worse with use of Tretinoin. You may have a serious acne outbreak or the skin might appear red, and increase in acne sores may be found with scaling of the skin. Once you get through this period the acne should begin to clear up.
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Tretinoin Care When Using to Treat Acne
While using Tretinoin for acne treatment, please consult your doctor about use of any topical medication and also any other product such as any lotions. This is to ensure you wont have any adverse side effects from the use of the products. You should also tell the doctor if you are taking any oral medications. If you are pregnant then you should avoid using Tretinoin. You should also have a proper consultation with your doctor if you plan on using tretinoin. It will also make the skin very sensitive to sunlight. Proper sun screening is necessary when using the product.
Tretinoin application.
30 minutes after washing your face to apply a tiny pea sized amount of retin-a mixed with a moisturizer. This mixture will ensure that the small amount applied will cover your whole face. If there is any moisture left on your skin from washing there is a possibility it can cause more irritation. You should ensure that your skin is totally dry. Start slowly, every three days, then every two, then every day. If you do it right you'll have almost no side effects. IF you plan to use the tretinoin with a lotion then the cream is better than the gel for mixing. You should also be sure to start with the low percentage and slowly build your way up.
Tetinoin to Treat Acne Pros
- Great for mild acne and oily skin
- Reduces Whiteheads and Blackheads quickly
- Affordable, easy to apply, not time consuming
- Will make your skin look excellent and clean
- After a couple of weeks, a difference in the skin can be seen
- Helps oily skin because its drying and clears out your pores.
- A topical acne therapy and a wrinkle fighter all in one.
Tretinoin to Treat Acne Cons
- Takes a month or two to work (Im right at 6 Weeks)
- Have to wait 20-30 mins. after cleasing..
- Takes up to a few weeks to see results
- possible to get horrible breakouts within the 3-6 week mark.
- drying at first, can make skin worse before it get s better
- Skin can possibly peeling
- Redness and irritation is a side effecs
- If used incorrectly, you could have some skin problems
- Expensive without insurance