Tretinoin Cream 0.025% (20gm)

Description

About Tretinoin Cream 0.025

Tretinoin Cream 0.025 also known as retinoic acid, belongs to the group of medications known as retinoids (synthetic or man-made vitamin A). The most common conditions treated with Tretinoin Cream 0.025 are leukaemia, sun-damaged skin, and acne (pimples) (blood cancer). Acne is a common skin ailment that develops when oil and dead skin cells clog hair follicles. A form of blood cancer called leukaemia is brought on by an increase in the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in your body.

Tretinoin Cream 0.025, 30 gm is a vitamin A derivative that works by lowering the skin’s oil production to loosen and unclog pores on the skin’s surface. This stops the growth of whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Additionally, Tretin 0.025 percent Cream 30 gm inhibits the overproduction of aberrant blood cells and promotes the development of healthy, mature blood and bone marrow cells. Leukemia is treated using the oral version of Tretin 0.025 percent Cream 30 gm (a type of blood cancer).

Tretinoin Cream 0.025 is available in both topical and oral dosing forms. Tretin 0.025 percent Cream 30 gm should be taken exactly as directed by your physician. The topical form can be applied to the clean, dry afflicted region using the fingers. It should not be used on the internal and sensitive parts such as the vagina, eyes, ears, nose, or mouth. If it comes into contact with these places by mistake, thoroughly rinse with water. Dry skin, peeling, redness, burning, itching, or stinging sensations are common in some persons. 

Uses of Tretinoin Cream 0.025

Tretinoin Cream 0.025 is used for Leukemia, Wrinkles, and Acne (blood cancer). Medical Advantages are –

Tretinoin Cream 0.025 is a kind of vitamin A called a retinoid, which weighs 30 grammes, and reduces oil secretion in the skin to help loosen and unclog pores on the surface of the skin. This stops the growth of whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. Additionally, it inhibits the overproduction of aberrant blood cells and promotes the development of healthy, mature blood and bone marrow cells. It is also used to treat leukaemia when taken orally (a type of blood cancer).

What is tretinoin cream .25 used for?

For the morning routines:

• Apply a moisturizer that won’t make your acne worse, especially one with sunscreen.

For the use in Evening Routines:

• Use a gentle soap to wash, then pat your skin dry.
• Wait for 20 to 30 minutes so that the skin can fully dry.
• A maximum of half an inch of medication should be squeezed onto the fingertip; additional medication won’t produce faster or better outcomes and could irritate the skin.
• Start by softly covering your forehead, chin, and both cheeks, then spread it over the entire affected area of your face.
• Avoid touching your lips, eyes, or open sores.

Side effects of Tretinoin Cream 0.025

Like many other medications, this also can have certain unwanted effects on the skin such as –

• Dry skin
• Peeling of skin
• Redness of the skin 
• Burning sensations
• Itching sensations or stinging sensations. 

Most of these Tretin 0.025 percent Cream 30 gm adverse effects subside over time without the need for medical intervention. However, please see a doctor if the adverse effects worsen or do not go away.

Tretinoin Cream Before and After

Precautions and warnings of Tretinoin Cream 0.025

• It is advisable to speak with a doctor before using it if you are pregnant, or trying to get conceive because oral form might have a bad impact on baby.
• If you are a nursing mother or breastfeeding your child, consult your doctor before using it because it might be transferred into breast milk and affect the child’s overall wellness. 
• Do not do driving while taking the oral form of this medicine because the use of this cream might cause, drowsiness, headache, sleepiness, itchiness, dizziness, or another kind of disturbances while driving.
• If you have kidney issues then please inform your doctor before taking it because it can have bad effects on your body and can also interact with other medications.
• If you have liver problems then ask your doctor before taking it.
• Stop using it and see a doctor if skin sensitivity, redness, burning, or stinging at the application site gets worse
• Going outside in the sun can make the skin more susceptible to the sun, therefore avoid it, use sunscreen, and wear protective gear. 
• Applying it in larger amounts than recommended will not produce quicker or better results; instead, it will cause peeling, noticeable redness, or pain for the skin. 
• When combined with medicinal or abrasive soaps, cleansers, shampoos, astringents, items with high alcohol content, electrolysis, hair depilatories or waxes, or topical medications, use it with caution.
• Use of Tretin 0.025 percent Cream 30 gm in combination with tetracycline may raise the risk of cerebral hypertension (increased blood pressure in the brain).

Missed dose 

If you have forgotten to take a dose then take the next dose as soon as you remember. Try taking your doses according to your doctor’s prescription.

Overdose 

Never take an extra dose than what you have been prescribed. If you have taken extra by mistake and if you feel any signs and symptoms like dizziness, uncomfortable, nausea, etc then immediately consult your doctor.

Selfcare Tips

Follow the below tips for getting better results from this medicine.

• If you are using Tretinoin Cream 0.025, stay out of the sun. As it could increase sun sensitivity and cause sunburn. When going outside, use protective gear and apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
• Even if it doesn’t cure acne, regular exercise can elevate your mood and boost your self-esteem. After working out, take a shower right away because sweat might aggravate acne.
• Regularly wash your hair to prevent hair from falling across your face.
• Before heading to bed, completely remove any makeup using water-based cosmetics.
• Clean and dry the afflicted region before using this cream.
• Tretinoin Cream 0.025 should not be used on the vagina, eyes, ears, nose, or mouth. Rinse with water if this cream unintentionally gets in contact with these places.
• Applying more Tretinoin Cream 0.025, 30 gm than recommended will not produce quicker or better results; instead, it will cause peeling, noticeable redness, or discomfort for the skin.
• Avoid trying to remove blackheads or crush pimples because doing so could make them worse and leave permanent scars.

Also, remember to have a healthy lifestyle and healthy food habits for any medicine to be effective on your body. Do perform some yoga and exercises to stay fit and healthy.