Vitamin A Acid Gel (Tretinoin)

The active ingredient in the gel isVitamin A.

Keep out of reach of children., Do not prescribe it to anyone or use it yourself without the recommendation of a doctor., Let your doctor know about all the skin care products you use., Inform your dermatologist about all the allergies you have., The medication is not prescribed during pregnancy. Thus, enlighten your doctor if you become pregnant while using it.

Every medication or a medical procedure has some side effects. These are usually very rare and do not affect everyone. Usually, your health care provider enlightens you about at the start of your treatment. Some of the common side effects that have been associated with this gel are as follows: Unusual drying out of the skin, Peeling of skin, Redness of skin, Burning sensation in the area where it is applied, Darkening or lightening of the treated area These side effects usually appear at the start of the treatment. Once, your body gets accustomed to the gel, these effects disappear. However, they may persist or start to get worse. Thus, it is important to inform your dermatologist as soon as any of these side effects are experienced.