Tretinoin (Topical)
Brand Names : Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Retin-A MICRO, Retisol-A, Stieva-A, Stieva-A Forte, Vitamin A Acid, Vitinoin, retinoic acid
Side Effects of This MedicineIn some animal studies, tretinoin has been shown to cause skin tumors to
develop faster when the treated area is exposed to ultraviolet light (sunlight
or artificial sunlight from a sunlamp). Other studies have not shown the
same result and more studies need to be done. It is not known if tretinoin
causes skin tumors to develop faster in humans.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
Other side effects may occur that usually do
not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Burning feeling, stinging, or tingling of skin (mild) - lasting
for a short time after first applying the medicine; chapping or slight peeling of skin (mild); redness
of skin (mild); unusual dryness of skin (mild); unusually warm skin (mild)
The side effects will go away after you stop using tretinoin. On the rare
chance that your skin color changes, this effect may last for several months
before your skin color returns to normal.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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