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Retin-A
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Retin-A Micro is a topical acne prescription drug that many doctors and dermatologists consider one of the most effective to treat acne. It can start clearing up skin in as little as 2 weeks, with full results after 7. It even helps prevent new breakouts. An innovative acne treatment, Retin-A Micro helps clear up skin with low levels of skin irritation. Retin-A Micro is the only acne prescription drug with patented microspheres that contain tretinoin, the medicine prescribed #1 by dermatologists. Although its exact mode of action is unknown, the acne prescription drug tretinoin is thought to loosen and expel existing acne plugs under the skin and prevent new lesions from forming. Microspheres are round microscopic particles made of synthetic polymer. These particles entrap tretinoin in the Microsponge system, and the medication is formulated into a gel. The microspheres hold the medication in reserve, allowing the skin to absorb small amounts of tretinoin over time. The microspheres themselves remain on top of the skin and are easily washed off when patients shower or wash their faces. Dermatologists who conducted the pivotal clinical studies believe this may be why Retin-A Micro helps clear up skin with low levels of skin irritation.
While your skin adapts to acne therapy with Retin-A Micro, you may experience some mild or moderate irritation. Therapeutic results may be noticed after two weeks, but up to seven weeks of acne therapy may be required before consistent beneficial effects of the acne prescription drug are observed. Retin-A Micro significantly improved patients' acne by 12 weeks in clinical studies.
The most common adverse reactions to Retin-A Micro were limited to mild or moderate irritation of the skin. Severe cutaneous irritation occurred infrequently.
IMPORTANT: Patients should avoid preparations that may dry or irritate the skin. If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation occurs, consult a doctor. Unprotected exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized and patients with sunburn should be advised not to use the product until fully recovered. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Retin-A Micro, contact your doctor right away.