Retin-A

Retin-A is used to treat acne and to improve the appearance and texture of the skin. Retin-A is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother.

Buy Retin-A (Brand)
Retin-A 0.01% 15 gm gel - 1 Tube	$120.93
Retin-A 0.01% 45 gm gel - 1 Tube	$179.40
Retin-A 0.01% 45 gm gel - 3 Tubes	$367.67
Retin-A 0.025% 15 gm gel - 1 Tube	$92.39
Retin-A 0.025% 45 gm gel - 1 Tube	$164.16
Retin-A 0.05% 45 gm cream - 1 Tube	$180.31
Retin-A 0.1% 20 gm cream - 1 Tube	$156.78
Retin-A 0.1% 20 gm cream - 3 Tubes	$320.31
Retin-A 0.1% - 1 x 45 gm Tube	$209.91
Retin-A 0.1% - 3 x 45 gm Tubes	$508.41
Buy Retin-A (Generic)
Retin-A (generic) 0.1% 20 gm - 1 Tube	$110.33
Retin-A (generic) 0.1% - 1 x 45 gm Tube	$118.33
Retin-A (generic) 0.1% - 3 x 45 gm Tubes	$268.33

How Taken:
Acne may appear to worsen when the medication is first used; continue therapy. Use Retin-A exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Use other acne preparations with caution while using this medication. Once a day at bedtime apply a thin layer to affected area. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply the liquid. Using this medication more frequently or in excessive amounts does not improve the results, but may increase side effects. Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open cuts since this medication can irritate sensitive skin. It may take three to six weeks before the full benefits of this medication are seen. Use mild soap when washing your face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medicated creams or lotions can increase skin irritation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about their use. Wash your hands immediately after use.

Warnings Precautions:
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Wear protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen. This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight, wind and cold. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Missed Dose:
Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Side Effects:
During treatment, such exposure should be avoided as much as possible or a sun block should be used. Due to the possibility of irritation, it is advisable to begin treatment on a small area of skin. Exposure to the sun or to ultraviolet rays causes additional irritation. Such a reaction is perfectly normal because small cysts deep within the skin are being eliminated at an accelerated rate. This medication can increase sensitivity wind and cold. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and use an effective sunscreen. If any ingredient should cause hypersensitivity, discontinue use. During the first weeks of treatment there may be an apparent worsening of the problem.

Storage:
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature away from sunlight.

Overdose:
Over dosage with other retinoid has been associated with transient headache, facial flushing, celosias, abdominal pain, dizziness and ataxia. Applying Retin-A excessively will not produce faster or better results, and marked redness, peeling, or discomfort could occur.

More Information:
Studies of the effect of this product on pregnant women are incomplete.If you have been previously treated with keratolytic preparations or exfoliants, you should wait until any skin rash clears up before beginning even low strength treatment. The effectiveness of Retin-A is almost always accompanied by skin irritation. In the treatment of acne, this phenomenon is directly related to the effectiveness of the product and disappears once applications are more spaced out. Cosmetics may be used, but clean skin thoroughly before applying the medication. For this reason, it should only be applied when absolutely necessary and always under a doctor's supervision.

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