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Table of Content:
What is tretinoin? | What is tretinoin used for? | Tretinoin brand names | How to get tretinoin? | Get the prescription | How does tretinoin work? | Benefits | Warnings and precautions | Side effects | The tretinoin purge | How to use tretinoin? | Tretinoin and other medications |Tretinoin prescription request faq
What is tretinoin?
Tretinoin (also known by its brand names Retin-A or Tretin-X) is a prescription-strength cream commonly prescribed by dermatologists to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and sun damaged skin1.
Tretinoin cream works by accelerating the lifecycle of skin cells and boosting new collagen formation. It belongs to a family of synthetic and natural compounds called retinoids that are derived from Vitamin A2.
How to get tretinoin online?
Do you need a prescription to buy tretinoin?
Yes. Tretinoin is a prescription medication which means you need a prescription to purchase tretinoin. To get a prescription, it’s recommended that you have a consultation with a dermatologist to ensure you get the best care for your skin. Tretinoin cream cannot be purchased over-the-counter (OTC).
How to get a Tretinoin prescription online?
You can have an online consultation with a dermatologist through Miiskin. If it’s medically appropriate for you to use tretinoin cream, they will send a digital prescription directly to your preferred local or online pharmacy. You can then buy it right away.
What is the price for a tretinoin prescription consult?
To request or renew a tretinoin prescription, there is a consultation fee starting at $39 for returning patients and $59 for new patients. The price of medicines are not included. For an affordable option, request a prescription for generic medications from your dermatologist.
Request a tretinoin cream prescription online
- Select “Start consultation” to sign up.
- Fill out the consultation form and take a photo of your skin.
- An independent dermatologist will prescribe tretinoin to you, if medically appropriate.
- Buy tretinoin affordably from the pharmacy of your choice.
Process to getting a prescription for tretinoin online
Through an online consultation, you connect with a dermatologist. Upon reviewing your case, if the dermatologist determines that tretinoin cream is appropriate for you, they will issue a prescription to the pharmacy of your choosing.
Tretinoin Explained
How do tretinoin creams work?
Tretinoin stimulates cell renewal in the epidermis, enhancing the cell layer, reducing pigmentation, and normalizing sun-damaged cells4.
Tretinoin also works in the dermis promoting the production of collagen and elastin thickening the dermal layer and making the skin appear more plump5.
According to multiple research, tretinoin gels and creams are a safe and effective therapeutic modality for the long-term treatment of acne and photoaging.6 78
Benefits of Tretinoin
Reduces fine wrinkles
Reduces the appearance of dark spots9
It inhibits the formation of comedones10
Faster regeneration of sun-damaged skin cells
Improves skin texture
Warnings, Side Effects and Purging
Warning and precautions when using tretinoin creams or gels
This medication should only be used under medical supervision and it is advised that women use effective contraception when using tretinoin.
Tretinoin is considered teratogenic, and therefore it cannot be used by women who want to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding because it may cause serious harm to the fetus13 14.
Tretinoin is likely to make your skin more sensitive to sunlight so you should apply sunscreen with SPF 50 factor every morning while using this product and reapply every two hours when outdoors.
Tretinoin may cause skin irritation when you first start using it, follow the precise instructions of your healthcare provider to minimize unwanted side effects.
Do not combine tretinoin with other acne or pigmentation medications, unless indicated by your doctor.
Side effects of tretinoin
- Redness
- Peeling
- Itching
- Burning/Stinging
- Dryness15
What is the tretinoin purge?
The tretinoin purge (also known as tretinoin uglies) is a very common skin reaction that occurs when a patient uses tretinoin for the first time.
How to start using prescribed tretinoin?
You should always follow the precise instructions of your healthcare provider, but as a general rule, if you have never used tretinoin, here is an excellent way to start.
- First 2 to 4 weeks:
Apply tretinoin .025% two nights per week in the evenings - Following 2 weeks:
Apply tretinoin every other night - After 6 to 8 weeks of use:
If your skin tolerates the product well, apply the product every night
It is also important to find a balance that is right for you. Your skin may not tolerate the application of tretinoin every day even after weeks of use and you may notice that your skin improves by applying tretinoin every other day instead of daily.
What ingredients can be combined with tretinoin?
You can combine tretinoin with hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and soften your skin.
Use a non-oily moisturizer prior to applying tretinoin to ensure your skin stays moisturized and to avoid irritation.
Always apply sunscreen with SPF 50 since tretinoin will make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
What ingredients should not be combined with tretinoin?
Tretinoin should not be used with other retinoids: retinol, tazarotene, trifarotene, or adapalene.
If you also want to use glycolic acid or salicylic and lactic acid, apply these products on a different day, to avoid irritation.
Be careful when mixing tretinoin with benzoyl peroxide unless they are compounded because they may be too irritating on the skin..
Tretinoin strengths
Request a prescription for tretinoin online
- Select “Start consultation” to sign up.
- Fill out the consultation form and take a photo of your skin.
- An independent dermatologist will prescribe tretinoin to you, if medically appropriate.
- Purchase tretinoin from the pharmacy of your choice.
Start a photo-based virtual consultation to request Tretinoin
References:
1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557478/
2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9112391/
3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557478/
4https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557478/
5https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9112391/
6https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9112391/
7https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/553009
8https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574737/
9https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00002512-199506060-00008
10https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225141/
11https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16045694/
12https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225141/
13https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/517/fetal-retinoid-syndrome
14https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26897386/
15https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9112391/