The common compounds of Vitamin A that are used in skin care are - Adapalene, Tazarotene and Tretinoin.
Adapalene- this is available in the form of gel. It unclogs the pores and keeps them open. thios is an effective remedy for blackheads. Adapalene may cause reactions such as excess peeling of skin , redness etc . in the beginning but these side effects last only for few weeks. Adapalene is available as Differin( Registered) brand in the USA.
Tazarotene
Tazarotene is another retinoid that is used to treat acne and also psoriasis. It keeps the pores clear and prevents acne formation. It also reduces patches of Psoriasis and reduces the redness. Tazarotene is available as Tazorac ( Registered) brand in the USA.
Tretinoin:
Topical tretinoin can be effectively used for treatment of mild sun damage, fine wrinkles and lines. Tretinoin is easy to use as a non-surgical method to get a youthful look. The skin care treatment has to be continued otherwise the benefits disappear. After some time of treatment, your doctor may reduce the dose of tretinoin to be used by you for a younger look. Tretinoin is generally used for the face because the face is the most exposed part of the body. And acne, rashes, sun damage, etc. are more apparent on the face. Let us find out more about how tretinoin helps us non-surgically in skin care.
What Is Tretinoin? It is a form of retinoid that is derived from vitamin A. It is also very popular in treatment of acne. Generally tretinoin is recommended for use by older patients who have fine wrinkles, sun damaged skin and spots. It is also used for younger people, who want to maintain a youthful look. Tretinoin may also be used as a preparation for further treatments such as chemical peeling. Use of tretinoin thins the skin and this prepares the skin for better absorption of chemicals in peeling treatment.
For best skin care, your doctor may prescribe tretinoin for daily use at night time for about a year. After that, this interval may be increased to once every two to three days. As tretinoin produces dryness, you may need to use a moisturizer twice a day. You may also need to adopt better protection from sun because tretinoin makes the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. If it is properly used, tretinoin can help reduce fine wrinkles, age spots and also help you maintain a young look.
Brands in USA- Avita(R) , Renova(R) Emollient , Retin-A(R) , Retin-A(R) Micro(R)
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