What is Tretinoin?
The popular acne drug, Retin-A is available in a generic form as topical tretinoin. In the United States, purchasing topical tretinoin requires a prescription. The only retinoid medication that can be purchased over the counter (OTC) is adapalene (Differin).
In most cases, topical tretinoin is used as a short-term provision and long-term treatment option for removing persistent breakouts in your skin. Are you tired of consistent breakouts? You can use the medication to remove acne blemishes that are normally difficult to remove.
According to experts, tretinoin does not clear breakouts for everyone. Some people use the drug for a long period before they start to see results. This article will discuss some important things to know before you start using tretinoin to clear breakouts and treat your acne.