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Retin-A Micro: Retin-A Micro microsphere, 0.1%, is a formulation containing 0.1% by weight tretinoin for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. This formulation uses patented acrylates copolymer porous microspheres (Microsponge System) to enable inclusion of the active ingredient, tretinoin, in an aqueous gel. Other components of this formulation are purified water, carbomer 934P, glycerin, disodium EDTA, propylene glycol, sorbic acid, PPG-20 methyl glucose ether distearate, cyclomethicone and dimethicone copolyol, benzyl alcohol, trolamine, and butylated hydroxytoluene.
Renova Emollient Cream: Renova 0.05% contains the active ingredient tretinoin (a retinoid) in an emollient cream base. Tretinoin is available as Renova at a concentration of 0.05% w/w in a water in oil emulsion formulation consisting of light mineral oil, sorbitol solution, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, methoxy PEG-22/dodecyl glycol copolmyer, PEG-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, stearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol, dimethicone 50 cs, methylparaben, edetate disodium, quaternium-15, butylated hydroxytoluene, citric acid monohydrate, fragrance; and purified water.
Avita Cream and Gel: Cream: A topical retinoid, contains tretinoin 0.025% by weight in a hydrophilic cream vehicle of stearic acid, polyolprepolypmer-2, isopropyl myristate, polyoxy 40 stearate, propylene glycol, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water. Gel: A topical retinoid, contains tretinoin 0.025% by wight in a gel vehicle of butylated hyroxytoluene, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyolprepolymer-2, and ethanol (denatured with tert¾butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 83% w/w.
Retin-A Cream Questions and Answers
[posted 08/10/1999]
Question: I have an acne problem that has been recurring for the past 10
years nonstop. I went to the dermatogolist and he prescribed Retin A (0.025)
cream, michocycline 100mg, and Benzoyl Peroxide OTC. I was wondering if the
Benzoyl Peroxide will be too harsh for the skin sense Retin A in itself wil
already peel the skin and bring to the surface old skin. Both Retin A and
Benzoyl Peroxide are both make the skin sensitive to the sun. Since this two
medication are similar in their actions will it be too much to combine this
medications? My other question that I pose to you is, "What is michocycline"? "
What is its purpose"? And what is the probable interaction with both Retin A and
Benzoyl Peroxide OTC? PS "I have combination skin if that helps"!
Answer: Well, you probably will lose some superficial skin, worse in the sun. You won't know how severe this will be until you try it. But, I would start with one and add the other gingerly watching for excessive peeling. I suspect the drug that he/she gave you was minocycline. This is an antibiotic belonging to the class of drugs like tetracycline. Very effective in small doses in acne vulgaris.
Retin-A
Question: I am a 32 year old woman. I do not have any wrinkles on my
face. Two months ago I started using retin-a cream as a preventive measure from
wrinkles. Are there any side effects if I continue using this cream for a long
time. Does retin-a cream have the FDA's approval as an anti-aging cream?
Answer: Retin-A(tretinoin) is a derivate of vitamin A. Topical use of this preparation is extremely effective in treating acne vulgaris. Reactions include dry skin, allergy, increased sunlight sensitivity-these all appear reversible on discontinuing the drug. It has not been approved by the FDA for "aging";however, in clinical practice continual use of this drug will markedly decrease aging lines. However, these lines tend to reoccur on discontinuing the drug.