What Can It Do For My Acne?
Retin A is a vitamin "A" derivative acne medication which is clinically proven to significantly help treat acne vulgaris (aka- common acne). This acne medication comes in both Gel and Cream forms and varying strength from .025% to .100%.
How Does Retin-A Work?
Essentially Retin-A works by promoting skin exfoliation. It helps your body to shed dead skin cells which usually are the culprits in clogging the skin pores and leading to acne breakouts. By reducing the amount of dead skin cells present, this acne medication keeps pores clean and free of oil buildup and bacteria infection.
I have no personal experience of my own to share with you about Retin A. However couple of my friends and several of our site visitors seem to think this product is worth the money.
How is This Acne Medication Used?
Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply small amount of this liquid to the affected areas. If you are not sure, please follow the directions on the label or as suggested by your physician or pharmacist. Wash your hands thoroughly and avoid ingesting this acne medication.
Please Note: Some people seem to have this perception that if small amount is good, then more must be better. Wrong! Please DO NOT use more acne medication than suggested and especially DO NOT change the frequency to more often. Since we are on the subject of “Do Nots”, do not apply Retin A close to the eyes, mouth or open cuts.
How Effective is Retin A medication?
There still seems to be some debate around this…….some people have reported considerable improvements and yet other reported mediocre. The key thing to remember is that as with any acne medication allow 4-6 six weeks for results. Nothing happens overnight.
Is There Side Effects Associated With Rein-A?
Mild stinging, peeling or redness may occur on your skin immediately after applying this acne medication. However this should subside as your skin adjusts to this medication. If your skin condition does not improve or instead gets worse consult a medial professional.
Are You Pregnant? Makers of Retin A suggest that based on a number of studies conducted, there appears to be no conclusive evidence that mother using Retin A acne medication are more likely to have children with birth defects than mother not using Retin A. However in my opinion, NOT enough studies have been done to conclude this.
In the best interest of your child, my advice to expecting mothers is that YOU use a 100% natural herbal treatment such as Clear Pores or ZENMED. Another promising alternative for treating severe cases of acne is Vitamin B5 Acne Treatment, which produces similar results to accutane but without the adverse side-effects. You should consult your doctor before using vitamin b5 acne treatment if you are pregnant or considering preganancy in the near future.
Caution: Number of our site visitors have e-mailed us and reported that after they started using Retin A their skin became quite sensitive to Sunlight, Wind and Cold. Therefore please use adequate sunscreen and wear proper clothing.
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