Tretin 0.025

General information

What is Tretin 0.025 used for?

Tretin 0.025 cream is used to treat acne vulgaris by preventing the formation and spread of pimples and blackheads (comedones). Tretin 0.025 cream is also used to help reduce visible signs of ageing on the face by fading age spots and reducing fine wrinkles, as it promotes skin turnover to replace old, damaged skin with new skin. Tretin 0.025 cream also has a potential use for treatment of alopecia (hair loss).

How does Tretin 0.025 work?

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin which is an active metabolite of Vitamin A and is a keratolytic medication that affects the way skin cells behave, reducing symptoms of acne as well as age spots and fine wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging. Tretin 0.025 cream prevents formation of new pimples and blackheads (comedones) by blocking the hardening processes of the outer skin layer (keratinisation and cornification) and increasing the shedding of old hardened skin cells, while at the same time promoting growth of new skin cells. The combined effect of these actions is to speed up skin cell turnover, clear up pimples and blackheads and reduce the spread of acne. This also works for aging or damaged skin where age spots and fine wrinkles are replaced by new skin cells giving the effect of lightening and smoothing the skin.

What does Tretin 0.025 contain?

Tretin 0.025 cream contains the active ingredient tretinoin, which is a keratolytic medication that is used to reduce symptoms of acne as well as age spots and fine wrinkles. It also contains polyoxin 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, butylated hydroxytoluene, sorbic acid and xanthan gum.

Treating acne with Tretin 0.025

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin, a topical treatment for acne (pimples and blackheads) that works by blocking the hardening processes of the outer skin layer (keratinisation and cornification) and increasing the shedding of old hardened skin cells, while at the same time promoting growth of new skin cells, which speeds up the turnover of skin cells, clears up pimples and blackheads and reduces the spread of acne.

Tretin 0.025 cream for age spots

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin, a topical treatment that can help reduce visible signs of ageing on the face by lightening age spots, pigmented patches of skin caused by sun damage and general aging, common in people over 55 years. Tretin 0.025 cream can help speeds up skin turnover by promoting the shedding of old damaged skin and growth of new skin cells giving the effect of lightening the skin.

Tretin 0.025 cream for wrinkles

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin, a topical treatment that can help reduce visible signs of ageing on the face by reducing fine wrinkles caused by sun damage and general aging of the skin. Tretin 0.025 cream speeds up skin turnover by promoting the shedding of old damaged skin and growth of new skin cells giving the effect of smoothing the skin. It also promotes skin cells to produce collagen, which keeps skin flexible.

Tretin 0.025 cream for hair loss (alopecia)

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin, which is a topical treatment for acne and has also been found to help promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. Tretinoin promotes skin cell growth and is thought to prolong the growth phase of hair follicles and help repair damaged hair follicles, promoting hair growth in all regions of the scalp. Tretin 0.025 cream is recommended for use by many dermatologists in addition to using minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia or hair loss.

How does Tretin 0.025 help with hair growth?

Tretin 0.025 cream contains tretinoin, which is a topical treatment for acne and has also been found to help promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. Tretinoin promotes skin cell growth and is thought to prolong the growth phase of hair follicles and help repair damaged hair follicles, promoting hair growth in all regions of the scalp. Tretin 0.025 cream is recommended for use by many dermatologists in addition to using minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia or hair loss. It is thought that Tretin 0.025 cream enhances the effect of minoxidil on hair growth by increasing its absorption into the skin, due to its blocking action on the hardening processes of the outer skin layer (keratinisation and cornification). Dr Adam Lewenberg investigated the beneficial effects of tretinoin on hair growth and markets a combination of minoxidil and tretinoin, known as the Lewenberg formula.

What are the side effects of Tretin 0.025?

Tretin 0.025 cream is generally well tolerated but it is always possible that you may experience side effects, the most common is increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other side effects include burning, stinging, dryness, redness, peeling, blistering and changes in pigmentation in the areas treated area of skin; severe irritation particularly if you have sensitive skin or have eczema.

When should Tretin 0.025 not be used?

You should not use Tretin 0.025 cream if you:

• are allergic to tretinoin or any components Tretin 0.025 cream
• are pregnant or may become pregnant during use, as tretinoin may cause birth defects
• have acute eczema, as tretinoin can cause severe irritation on eczematous skin
• have a skin condition such as rosacea or perioral dermatitis
• have a personal or familial history of cutaneous epithelioma
• are using any topical skin peeling medication containing sulphur, resorcinol or salicylic acid
• are exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods, if unavoidable use a sunscreen and protective clothing over treated areas to protect the skin

How to use Tretin 0.025?

Tretin 0.025 cream should be applied to the affected area of the skin once daily, preferably in the evening before going to bed. Clean the skin with a mild soap or soap-free cleanser, rinse with water then apply a small amount with clean fingers and rub gently into the skin. Do not use large amounts or apply Tretin 0.025 cream more often than directed, as your skin will not clear up faster, instead you may increase the chance for side effects like skin irritation. Avoid contact with the eyes, eyelids, inside of the nose and mouth, which are easily irritated areas, or other areas where treatment is not intended. Do not apply to severely inflamed skin or to open lesions.

How long should you use Tretin 0.025?

You should continue to use your Tretin 0.025 cream for the full course of treatment as directed by your doctor. You should see improvement within 2 to 3 weeks, but it may take more than 6 weeks before you see definite beneficial effects.

Missed application of Tretin 0.025?

If you miss a dose of Tretin 0.025 cream, use it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to apply the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose.

How should Tretin 0.025 be stored?

You should store your Tretin 0.025 cream at temperatures below 25°C, well out of reach of children.