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Before Taking This Medicine
Breast-feeding¡XIt is not known whether Retin-A passes into the breast milk. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctors.
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What is this medicine
Your acne probably will get worse (red, scaling skin and an increase in acne sores) during the first 7-10 days that you use this medication. Nevertheless, continue to use it; the acne sores should dis
appear. Usually 2-3 weeks (and sometimes more than 6 weeks) of regular use of Retin-A is required before improvement is seen.
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What side effects may occur?
Although this use is not included in product labeling, Retin-A is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
- Keratosis follicularis (skin disorder of small, red bumps)
- Verruca plana (flat warts)
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Retin-A is used to treat acne. It promotes peeling of affected skin areas and unclogs pores. Retin-A controls acne but does not cure it.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is especially important to avoid using the following skin products on the same area as Retin-A:
- Any other topical acne product or skin product co
ntaining a peeling agent (such as benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, or sulfur)
- Hair products that are irritating, such as permanents or hair removal products
- Skin products th
at cause sensitivity to the sun, such as those containing spices or limes
- Skin products containing a large amount of alcohol, such as astringents, shaving creams, or after-shave lotions
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Skin products that are too drying or abrasive, such as some cosmetics, soaps, or skin cleansers
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How should you take this medication?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Retin-A. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Dermatitis, seborrheic or
- Eczema
or
- Sunburn¡XUse of this medicine may cause or increase the irritation associated with these problems
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