Acne conditions may include, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, post-acne marks, redness, itchy, inflamed patches.

Causes of acne & other skin issues:

• Excess sebum production
• Clogged pores
• Acne bacteria
• Hormones
• Other triggers

We’re with the best solution Retinoids, retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that can be used in skincare to renew skin, clear acne, and reduce signs of aging. We’re with three solutions

• Tretinoin
• Adapalene
• Isotretinoin

Skin Health	Health Issues/ Concerns	Solution/ Medication
Acne vulgaris, Photoaging, Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation	Tretinoin	8-12 weeks for noticeable reduction
Nodular cystic acne, treatment resistant acne, acne with scarring risk	Isotretinoin	3-4 weeks
Mild to moderate acne, maintenance after stronger acne treatment	Adapalene	8-12 weeks

 Tretinoin: It is a potent treatment used for acne and photoaging. Tretinoin may speeds up cell turnover, unclog pores, boost collagen, and disperses melanin. Adapalene: It may work by binding to selective receptor binding, anti-inflammatory action, stable and less irritating, comedolytic. Isotretinoin: It may work by shrinking oil glands, normalizing follicle shedding, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial effect and long-term remission.

How to use Retinoids

• Retinoids may break down in sunlight, that is why it can be used only in night.
• Use gently, non-foaming cleanser. Pat the skin and let it get dry as on wet skin, it may cause skin irritation.
• Apply thin layer moisturizer.
• It can be used 2 nights/week only.

Safety & Efficacy

• According to safety concern, it may can show some side effects that may vary from individual to individual. i.e., dryness, peeling, redness, burning, stinging, dry lips eyes and nose, joint pain, etc.
• Topical tretinoin can be used in acne, photoaging, fine wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, Isotretinoin can be used in dealing with severe nodular cystic acne, Adapalene can be used in treating mild-moderate acne comedones etc.

Precautions

• Pregnant, breastfeeding women, or trying to conceive should avoid using such medications including topical cream, gel, and tablet.
• The one with prior skin conditions like Eczema, rosacea, perioral dermatitis flares should avoid using it.
• If you are prior taking tetracycline antibiotic and isotretinoin too can increase risk of pseudotumor cerebri.