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Why is this medication prescribed?
Tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne, or whiteheads and blackheads.
The Retin-AŽ and AvitaŽ brands of tretinoin are used to treat acne. The RenovaŽ brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mottled skin discoloration, and to make rough facial skin feel smoother. It is in fact the only topical medication that has been proven to improve wrinkles.
It works by increasing skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It also prevents the formation of new comedones.
Dosage and using this medicine
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What side effects can this medication cause?