Retin-A

Vitamin A in the form of Retin-A (tretinoin) aids in the renewal of the skin. Acne is treated with tretinoin under the Retin-A brand name. The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to make rough facial skin feel smoother and to lessen the appearance of fine wrinkles and spotted skin discoloration. This article is meant to provide users of Welzo with information about Retin-A.
Overview
Uses
Side Effects
Medication
Ingredients
Supplements
Pharmacokinetics

Health Benefits

Renova and Retin-A are products used to make the skin look better.Tretinoin functions by speeding up the skin cells' turnover.The likelihood of abnormal skin cells is decreased, which can lessen the occurrence of acne and lessen the visibility of wrinkles.

Side Effects

Renova and Renova may have minor to significant side effects. Redness, peeling, dryness, and itching of the skin are the most frequent adverse effects. Most of the time, these adverse effects are brief and disappear once your body gets used to the medication.

You should call your doctor if you experience more severe side effects, such as skin crusting or blistering.

Dosage

There are cream, gel, and liquid versions of Retin-A. Usually, it is put on the face just before going to bed. Renova is offered as a cream. Usually, it is applied to the face at night after one daily application.

Use Retin-A or Renova as prescribed by your doctor to get the most benefit from them. Before and after applying the medication, wash your hands thoroughly, and keep your hands away from your eyes.

Before you notice a change in your skin when using Retin-A or Renova to treat acne, it could take a few weeks. It could take up to 12 weeks before you notice a difference if you're using Renova or Retin-A to smooth out wrinkles.



Interactions

Renova and Retin-A may interact with vitamins, herbs, or other medications you may be taking. When a substance modifies how a drug functions, there is an interaction. This could be harmful or stop the medication from working properly.

Your doctor needs to carefully monitor all of your medications to help you avoid interactions. Tell your doctor about all of your prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as any vitamins or herbal supplements you may be taking.

Mechanism of Action

Process of Action
Retin-A and Renova function by speeding up the skin cells' turnover. The likelihood of abnormal skin cells is decreased, which can lessen the occurrence of acne and lessen the visibility of wrinkles.

Unknown is the exact mechanism of action.

Pharmacokinetics

Tretinoin enters the bloodstream through the skin after being applied topically. The liver breaks down tretinoin, which is then eliminated in the urine.

Half-Life

Tretinoin has a half-life of roughly 19 hours.