Retino-A .025% Cream

Retino A Cream 0.025% is a tretinoin cream. It is a form of vitamin A that is helpful in removing acne and skin related problems like wrinkles and discoloration of skin etc. This cream is applied to the skin and it makes the rough, acne affected skin, smoother and brighter. Tretinoin is available in various other forms apart from creams like, tretinoin gel. Microsperes, etc.

Manufacturer:

Retino A Cream 0.025% is manufactured by Johnson and Johnson and it comes in the form of Tube.

Retino A Cream 0.025%  Working:

The cream works wonderfully to reduce the acne and heal the acne scars more quickly making the skin repair itself very quickly. It is a type of cleanser that helps to keep the skin soft and it also soothes the irritated areas of the skin.

Do not use the Retino A cream if you:

• Areallergic to tretinoin or any other ingredient present in the product
• Have eczema
• Are pregnant or breast feeding
• Are diabetic
• Havesunburns, etc.
• Are using topical creams that contain alcohol, etc.

Always pre-inform your physician in the following conditions:

• If you have liver disease
• If you have kidney problems
• If you have suffered from any other skin related problems, etc.

Usage of the Retino A Cream 0.025%:

Tretinoin cream is meant for external use only and thus, one should keep in mind to use the product only for topical use.

The amount of cream to be applied varies according to the need. Ask your physician or just use enough cream to cover the affected areas. Do not apply the cream more than the requirement. Initially acne can get worse but do not change or stop the dose.

Method to apply the Retino A Cream 0.025% :

The cream can be used both in the morning as well as during bedtime. If you are using the cream in the morning, wash your face with a mild face wash and pat dry the skin. Do not rub the skin or the area around the acne. Wait for atleast 20-30 minutes before applying this cream. Take a pea sized amount of cream and apply a very thin layer covering the entire face. Be gentle during application.  After that if you are going out in the sun, you can apply a good sunscreen of a high SPF to avoid sunburn.

Similarly the Retino A cream can be applied before bedtime. It is mostly recommended to apply the cream before bedtime because it during the day your skin can become sensitive to sun damage. Immediately wash your hands after the application.

If you miss the application, then apply it the next night before bed. Do not apply a higher amount of cream to make up the missed one.

Side Effects of Retino A Cream 0.025%:

Here are a few common side effects faced by the people using Retino A cream:

• Burning sensation
• Blister formation or crusting of the skin
• Redness around the skin
• Scaling of skin
• Pain
• Peeling off
• Stinging sensation
• Rashes
• Itching around the area applied

Retino A Cream 0.025%  interaction:

Tretinoin cream can interact with the following , hence avoid these:

• Chlorpromazine
• Methyclothiazide
• Methotrexate
• Ciprofloxacin
• Demeclocycline
• Doxycycline
• Fluphenazine
• Levofloxacin
• Cyclopenthiazide
• Lymecycline, etc.