Using Retin A for Skin Care

Retin A is used to treat acne vulgaris, skin problems due to overexposure to sun and Keratosis pilaris. The generic name of Retin A is tretinoin. Tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin-A, also known as l-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) which is required in small amount for normal development. Retin A irritates the skin and makes the skin cells grow and die rapidly in turn increasing the turnover of cells. It reduces acne follicles and thereby brings down the acne pimples to the surface and therefore acne looks worse in first few weeks of treatment. Again, tretinoin is affective in aging factors by lightening brown sunspots and leads to the disappearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The effect of increased skin cell turnover can be irritation and flaking. For this reason, peo View the rest of this article