Can someone please tell me about side effects of tretinoin a to skin severe and common and uncommon side effects such as hypopigmentation and white patches does this cream can cause these side effects please let me know about side effects of tretinoin a cream for acne.

Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist20yrs exp

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Mostly burning and irritant. Causes dryness. For detailed information do private online consultation.  

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Dr. Rushali AngchekarHomeopath7yrs exp

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Yes skin�redness, dryness,�itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of�acne�may occur during the first 2-4 weeks�. Best is to take homoeopathic treatment.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopath23yrs exp

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Tretinoin cream side effects skin irritation dry skin dry lips pale red skin increased sensitivity to light to prevent pimples, eat fresh fruits, green vegetables, drinking plenty of water should be an essential part of your routine and intake of oily fried foods, an excess of sugar-salt should be avoided. Don't peal pimples, as they tend to leave scars. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. It?s a good cleanse. If skin is dry then apply moisturizer like coconut oil. For swollen pimples, gently apply ice for a minute or so. Just don't keep the ice on so long that it irritates your skin. Tea tree oil can kill bacteria. Some people use it to treat minor skin irritations, including acne. There isn't much research on how effective it is, but tea tree oil is safe to put directly on your skin in a diluted form. Try it on a small area first to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. Simple honey maskbefore applying this mask, rinse your face with warm water to open up pores. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse the honey off with warm water; then rinse again with cold water to close the pores. Yeast and yogurt mask for oily skin oily skin is prone to acne, and this home remedy can reduce excess oil and help clear acne. To make the mask, combine 1 teaspoon of brewer's yeast with a little plain yogurt to create a thin mixture. Apply it thoroughly to all the oily areas and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water; then use cold water to close the pores. For permanent cure you need constitutional medicines, for that I need detailed case history.  

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