Retin-A ® cream 0.1% – used to treat acne, comedones, dark spots and as rejuvenator.;
has a sebo-regulatory, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect;
when processing open acne – cures, exfoliates damaged skin and removes age spots (post-acne);
when processing closed blackheads helps them opening or transition to the papules, followed by healing (no scarring);
smooths wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin;
FDA – approved product.
The composition and release form: cream for external use 20 grams
Active ingredient: 1 g of cream contains tretinoin 0.1 % (1 mg).
Excipients: butylhydroxytoluene, sorbic acid in the cream base.
Contraindications:
children under 12 years;
pregnancy;
lactation;
acute inflammation (including eczema) lesions of the skin (dermatitis, seborrhea, and others);
rosacea;
skin lesions (wounds, burns, etc.);
photosensitivity;
diseases of the rectum;
hypersensitivity to any component of the cream (discontinue use and consult a doctor if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat).
Side effects of the preparation Frequently: reaches a peak within the first week of treatment, and then spontaneously go - scaling, dryness, burning, redness; increased sensitivity to sunlight and UV rays; Rarely (in 5-12% of cases): erythema, itching, temporary hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation (possible with multiple application of tretinoin); Rarely (in 1-2% of cases): allergic contact dermatitis.
Dosage and how to use:
apply the cleanser;
wait until complete drying of the skin (30 minutes);
topically applied a thin layer on the entire affected surface 1 times day in the evening, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membrane of the lips. Later may be applied 1-2 times a day for 1-6 hours and then washed off with warm water;
for people with fair and dry skin exposure time at the beginning of the treatment is 30 minutes, then duration of exposure can be gradually increased;
after necessary to wash your hands;
avoid the use of other products on the treated areas (at least 1 hour after application of tretinoin);
if there is dry (after an hour of applying the cream), apply a moisturizer;
the result will be seen after 1-4 weeks of treatment;
treatment time – 3-4 months. Retreatment after consultation with a physician.
Special instructions:
do not use if you have wounds, burns or symptoms of eczema, dermatitis or rosacea;
do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug. If any of the symptoms of allergy - contact your doctor immediately;
do not use tretinoin for a week or two after the irritating procedures (peels, hair removal, etc.);
the use of excessive amounts does not give rapid effect, but on the contrary can make the skin more irritable and dry;
may use non-comedogenic cosmetics, but the area where it was applied, should be thoroughly cleaned;
transient sense of warmth and a slight burning sensation may be noted after application;
excessive dryness of the skin after Retin-A cream, it is a sign that we should reduce the frequency of applications, and possibly hes numbers. If this does not work, apply the cream on 5-40 minutes and rinse with water. Your skin should gradually adapt to it. Also if there are dry, it is necessary to use moisturizer for better therapy;
people with hypersensitivity to the sun should exercise particular caution. When applied topically should be protect skin from exposure to sunlight and artificial UV-exposure, wind, cold;
having a tan, treatment should begin after the weakening of tanning;
in contact with mucous membranes of the mouth, rinse with water;
do not use with products which have irritation or desiccating properties (for example, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, containing alcohol and others.). Avoid contact with the peel of lime;
in the early weeks of therapy, may occur exacerbation of inflammatory lesions, but this should not be considered as a reason to discontinue therapy.
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