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- Drug class: Retinoids Topical
- Generic name: Tretinoin Cream, Gel
- Manufacturer: Johnson And Johnson
Retin-A is used to treat:
- acne
- fine wrinkles
- hyperpigmentation
- tactile roughness of facial skin
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Retin-A versus Retin-a Micro
While both prescription formulations contain tretinoin (a natural form of vitamin A), the Retin-A Micro offers the benefits of advanced microsphere technology to reduce irritation and the appearance of facial shine. Iit is available in two strengths, 0.04% and 0.1%.
What is better: cream or gel?
In general, tretinoin gels are stronger than tretinoin creams because
the medicine penetrates better when in a gel form.
Generic Retin-A - International pharmacy
| Pharmacy |
Quantity |
Price |
Shipping |
Order |
| Tretinoin (Generic Retin-A) 0.1% Gel |
| 4RX |
20 g 1 tube |
$29 |
Free |
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Retin-A (Tretinoin) - US pharmacy
| Pharmacy |
Quantity |
Price |
Shipping |
Order |
| Retin-A Micro 0.04% Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
20 g 1 tube |
$129 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$188 |
$18 |
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| Retin-A Micro 0.1% Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
20 g 1 tube |
$128 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$188 |
$18 |
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| Retin-A 0.01% Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$192 |
$18 |
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| Retin-A 0.025% Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
15 g 1 tube |
$99 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$162 |
$18 |
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| Retin-A 0.05% Cream |
| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$172 |
$18 |
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| Retin-A 0.1% Cream |
| MPLLC.net |
20 g 1 tube |
$125 |
$18 |
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| Tretinoin 0.01% Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
15 g 1 tube |
$99 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$153 |
$18 |
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| Tretinoin 0.025%
Gel |
| MPLLC.net |
15 g 1 tube |
$87 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$142 |
$18 |
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| Tretinoin 0.05% Cream |
| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$155 |
$18 |
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| Tretinioin 0.1% Cream |
| MPLLC.net |
20 g 1 tube |
$128 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
45 g 1 tube |
$133 |
$18 |
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Medical uses
Retin-A (Tretinoin) is in a class of drugs called Retinoids Topical.
This medication is used in the treatment of acne. It reduces the formation
of pimples and promotes quick healing of pimples that do develop. Acne,
also called acne vulgaris, is a common inflammatory skin condition that
is characterized by pimples, blackheads, and red, swollen bumps on the
skin (usually the face, neck, shoulders, or back).
Topical products containing natural forms of vitamin A (retinol) or
vitamin A derivatives called retinoic acids (tretinoin) have proven
to be beneficial for skin damaged by the sun and also by natural aging.
Tretinoin has been shown to reduce fine wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation,
and rough skin associated with chronic sun exposure. Tretinoin cream
0.02% and 0.05% are the only prescription treatments approved by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these indications. Other available
forms of tretinoin are indicated for the treatment of acne.
Tretinoin can irritate the skin and increase the chance of sunburn.
Excessive use results in redness and peeling.
Creams containing the retinoids retinol and retinaldehyde can be obtained
over the counter at pharmacies and supermarkets. Topical retinoids containing
tretinoin (Renova, Retin-A) or isotretinoin are prescription medications.
Do not use
tretinoin or Retin-A without your doctor's consultation if you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding a baby. These medications are Pregnancy Category D.
