More than 40 billion dollars were spent on anti-aging products last year; and nearly nine million people had plastic surgery to reverse their aging. But what if we were able to repair our skin; smooth out wrinkles, and even out our skin tone without having to have surgery? The series “About Face:” continues. The following two prescription creams, Retin-A and Renova, contain “tretinoin.” “Weekend Today” investigates the most recent technologies in topical creams. Acne is the most common condition treat with tretinoin. It works in part by keeping pores clear on the skin. However, two other creams now contain tretinoin:…
Author: priyapatel
I recently started using tretinoin cream, a Retin-A replacement, on a prescription. Tretinoin, a prescription retinoid (a vitamin A derivative) that treats acne, slows the signs of aging, and a variety of other skin conditions, is likely the most popular and well-studied retinoid. I’ve been asked a lot about how to start using Tretinoin, stop peeling, and what kind of regimen to use while using them, so I can now talk about it in depth and with much first-hand experience! What is tretinoin? A functional form of vitamin A is tretinoin, also referred to as retinoic acid. It is occasionally…