RETIN-A SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: tretinoin
- Brand Name: Retin-A
- Drug Class: Acne Agents, Topical
Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022
SIDE EFFECTS
The skin of certain sensitive individuals may become excessively red, edematous, blistered, or crusted. If these effects occur, the medication should either be discontinued until the integrity of the skin is restored, or the medication should be adjusted to a level the patient can tolerate. True contact allergy to topical tretinoin is rarely encountered. Temporary hyper- or hypopigmentation has been reported with repeated application of RETIN-A. Some individuals have been reported to have heightened susceptibility to sunlight while under treatment with RETIN-A. To date, all adverse effects of RETIN-A have been reversible upon discontinuance of therapy.
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