Tretin Cream 0.05% (Tretinoin)

Tretin 0.05% Cream

Tretin 0.05% cream (a prescription medication) is one of the easiest options that can heal the acne pimples safely. Tretinoin is a preferred choice of most dermatologists to treat acne and other skin issues. Tretin is an effective medication for treating acne vulgaris, pimples, scars, and signs of anti-aging like wrinkles & fine lines. 

Acne vulgaris is a condition that is faced by many people across the globe. Treating this condition is important to avoid severe skin complications. Markets are loaded with different product options to heal acne, but not all work. Picking the right product can help you to get rid of your acne in a specific frame of time. Also, it is good to get the medicine prescribed from your dermatologist to start the right treatment that suits your skin the best. Amongst all acne medicines,

Working of Tretin 0.05% Cream

Tretin 0.05% Cream is prescribed to treat acne; the medicine works gradually to decrease the number and severity of acne. Tretinoin is the main active ingredient used in Tretin and it is a class of drug called retinoids. Tretin 0.05% cream is a form of vitamin A that treat acne pimple flawlessly and removes dark spots. The cream has also proven best to reduce skin fine line and wrinkles.

Tretin controls excessive skin oil production and work by promoting peeling of affected skin areas and unclogging pores. This product helps to exfoliate the skin, and get you rid of dead skin cells. Regular use of this cream can benefit your skin condition faster. Tretin comes in different strengths and forms, consult your dermatologist to know what strength and form can benefit you the most,  he will check and identify the condition of your skin to decide what level of treatment your skin requires. After seeing the response of this medicine on your skin he will set the dose, form, and course duration for you. 

How to use Tretin 0.05% Cream?

Undoubtedly, the regular application of this cream offers faster result.  Try to use it at the same time every day to avoid missing the dose. Apply the prescribed or recommended quantity of the medicines on the affected area. The application of excess or larger amount will not offer the early result in fact it can increase the skin risk like redness, peeling and paid, so never use the access quantity. Follow the course for the duration as your doctor suggest. Here are some easy tips for applying Tretin 0.05% Cream:

• Wash your hands before applying the medicine.
• Wash and pat dry the affected skin area with mild oil-free cleanser or soap
• Wait for about 20-30 minutes after cleaning the face.
• take a pea-size quantity to apply a thin layer
• Do not apply the cream on damaged, cut, scraped and broken skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth.

Prefer to apply the medicine before going to bed and avoid going in sunlight.

During the first week of using Tretin you may experience your acne getting worse, don't get panic as the drug starts working on the pimples that are forming inside the skin. The medicine will show its results in 8 to 12 weeks of regular application.  Consult your doctor in case you don’t notice any improvement after a few weeks.

You can also refer the patient instruction leaflet. The given direction in the leaflet will guide you to the process of application.

Possible Side Effects of Tretin 0.05%

Common side effects of this cream do not require any medical attention, and it disappears as soon as your skin get adjusts to the medicine. Itchiness, dryness, skin irritation, skin redness, pale red skin, scaling, are some of the common side effects of Tretin. You should report to your doctor if these side effects do not disappear its own.