Tretwin Cream is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat acne which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. It also helps to smooth rough facial skin and to reduce fine wrinkles on the skin.

Tretwin Cream reduces excessive oil production of the skin. Ideally, a pinpoint application at nighttime is recommended for the duration prescribed by your doctor. The amount you need and for how long you need to take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions. You should not apply it to damaged or broken skin and avoid contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve but keep using it regularly to get the most benefit. Consult your doctor again if you do not notice any improvement after a few weeks. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster and may increase the side effects.

The most common side effects include irritation, dryness, and redness of the skin. They are usually mild and improve as your body gets used to the medicine. Drink plenty of water and use moisturizer as it may lead to dryness of the mouth, lips, and eyes. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects with this medicine are rare.

This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight so you should limit exposure to the sun if possible. It may make your skin more fragile. It is advised, not to have any waxing (hair removal), or laser treatments during treatment. Pregnant women or women who are planning to get pregnant should not use this medicine as it can lead to birth defects.

Uses of Tretwin Cream

Treatment of Acne
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

Benefits of Tretwin Cream

In Treatment of Acne

Tretwin Cream is a form of vitamin A. It helps treat acne by clearing skin pores and preventing spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes several weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep using it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start using it, the less likely you are to get scars. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free. It should not be used if you have eczema or sunburned skin.

Side effects of Tretwin Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tretwin

Erythema (skin redness)
Skin irritation
Dry skin
Dry lips
Pale red skin
Increased sensitivity to light

How to use Tretwin Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Tretwin Cream works

Tretwin Cream is a form of vitamin A. When applied on the skin, it reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin, and helps keep your pores open.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tretwin Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tretwin Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Tretwin Cream?

If you miss a dose of Tretwin Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Tretwin Cream for the treatment of acne.
Clean the affected area with water and a non-medicated soap. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes before applying Tretwin Cream.
It may increase the severity of the spots or pimples in the first few weeks of use. Continue using it as prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause a stinging sensation or a feeling of warmth when you first start using it. Inform your doctor if this persists.
Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Tretwin Cream as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. Use protective measures such as sunscreen or protective clothing.
Avoid face waxing and laser treatment while using this medicine as it makes your skin more fragile.
Avoid taking tetracycline (e.g. doxycycline) as it may reduce the Tretwin Cream activity.
Do not use Tretwin Cream if you are pregnant.
Inform your doctor if excessive skin dryness or skin sensitivity takes place.
Do not use Tretwin Cream if you are pregnant.
Inform your doctor if excessive skin dryness or skin sensitivity takes place.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Retinoids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Retinoids- First generation

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tretwin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Betamethasone (Oral Route) Mild

Betamethasone may reduce efficacy of Tretinoin. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level.

Betamethasone (Injection Route) Mild

Betamethasone may reduce efficacy of Tretinoin. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level.

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Patient concerns

Acute case of acne on face(cheeks)

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Treatment for Acne/Pimples:-Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel / D?ACNE Plus gel for application twice daily over affected area. For Marks (spots) - DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment Cream / Demelan cream for application once in a week at night (very little over marks only) For face wash Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash. Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month. Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month. Combination peels can be performed by a dermatologist in order to improve pimples , marks and scars . Blood test for serum Insulin Fasting (F) & Postprandial (PP)

Is there anything related to blood cancer sir/madam??

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

For that we need to do bone marrow aspiration, flow cytometry.CBC suggestive of chronic Leukaemia soEven if it is Leukaemia, it will need not to be treated as it is asymptomatic in majority of times.

What is the cause of enlarge spleen and liver? What treatment to be given? What precautions should be taken? Problem has got repeated in 2 months

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.There are many causes of liver and spleen enlargementfew examples--Infection: Acute viral hepatitis. Infectious mononucleosis. Haematological disease: Myeloproliferative disease. Leukaemia. Metabolic disease: Niemann-Pick disease. Chronic liver disease and portal hypertension: Chronic active hepatitis. Amyloidosis. Acromegaly. Systemic lupus erythematosus. Sarcoidosis.

I hv a little erectile dysfunction. I am a hairy cell leukaemia survivor. I am totally cured now. Can I use sidenafill citrate (Generic Viagra). If yes, what should be the dosage??

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, alcohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol intake, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

User feedback

What are you using Tretwin Cream for?

Acne

75%

Others

25%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

81%

Average

19%

What were the side-effects while using Tretwin Cream?

No Side Effec*

67%

Dryness

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Tretwin Cream?

With food

67%

With or witho*

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Tretwin Cream on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

FAQs

Can I undergo cosmetic procedures while taking Tretwin Cream?

Your doctor will decide whether you can continue taking or stop taking Tretwin Cream before cosmetic procedures. However, it is advised to not undergo hair removal or laser treatments while using Tretwin Cream. Please inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking before starting the treatment with this medicine. Also, consult the doctor before starting any cosmetic procedure.

Is it safe to use Tretwin Cream?

Yes, Tretwin Cream is safe to use when taken as advised by your doctor. However, like all medicines, even this medicine has some side effects, but it is not necessary that anyone who is taking these medicines might get these side effects. Please talk to your doctor if you get any unpleasant effects while taking this medicine.

How long am I supposed to use Tretwin Cream?

Your doctor will decide the duration of your treatment depending on the severity of your disease and the results of your lab tests. Usually, the treatment with Tretwin Cream takes around 4-5 months.

I am taking Tretwin Cream. What should I do if I am planning to become pregnant?

It is important to consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant while taking Tretwin Cream. Ideally, pregnancy is not advised because this medicine can harm your baby. However, if you do get pregnant during the treatment with Tretwin Cream, consult your doctor.

Why does Tretwin Cream cause dry skin, dry lips and dry nose? How to manage these?

One of the most common side effects of Tretwin Cream includes dryness of skin, nose and lips. Tretwin Cream reduces the secretion of oil which results in skin dryness. Dryness due to Tretwin Cream can be managed by applying moisturizers or lubricants like Vaseline. You can also apply lip balm to relieve cracked and dry lips. Drink enough water to keep our body hydrated.

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