Retin A is a medication name for topical treatments that contain retinoic acid and the active ingredient tretinioin, and there are many different treatments that have these ingredients. This can include lotions or creams that leave the skin feeling smoother and moisturized, and it can also include face peels.
The purpose of these ingredients is to provide a light face peel that is gentle enough to treat skin infected by acne and at the same time not cause further breakouts and rid the skin of shedding cells and excess oil.
These active ingredients retinoic and trentinoin come in different strengths, which mean that it is possible to purchase treatment medications over the counter containing these ingredients. For more severe acne a dermatologist will prescribe a larger dosage level of these active ingredients.
Using these active ingredients, it is possible to see results in approximately seven weeks, this is when the acne may appear less swollen, red and infected. |
