How do you pronounce tretinoin cream?
What is another name for tretinoin?
Tretinoin (Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Retin-A) is used to treat acne. Tretinoin is also used to reduce fine wrinkles (Refissa and Renova) and to improve spotty discoloration (Renova) and rough feeling skin (Renova) when used along with other skin care and sunlight avoidance programs.
What is the difference between Retin-A and Tretinoin?
Retin-A is a brand name; tretinoin is the name of the active ingredient. Retin-A is a brand that contains the medication tretinoin. The brand Retin-A has become the most popular term used when referring to topical tretinoin treatments, so many people use Retin-A and tretinoin interchangeably (even physicians).
What does tretinoin mean?
: the all-trans isomer of retinoic acid that is applied to the skin to treat severe acne and reduce facial wrinkles, roughness, and pigmented spots.