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Tretinoin
Tretinoin is used for: Initiating remission for a certain type of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) that has failed to respond to other therapies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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tretinoin
Tretinoin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Tretinoin is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (a type of blood cancer). Tretinoin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Tretinoin
Tretinoin Gel, USP and Tretinoin Cream, USP are used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Each gram of tretinoin gel contains tretinoin in either of two strengths, 0.025% (0.25 mg) or 0.01% (0.1 mg) in a gel vehicle of hydroxypropyl cellulose, butylated hydroxytoluene, and alcohol (denatured...
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Tretinoin (trans-Retinoic Acid, Vitamin A Acid)
Decreases cohesiveness and stimulates mitotic activity and turnover of follicular epithelial cells, resulting in decreased formation and increased extrusion of comedones.
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Tretinoin
Retin-A and Renova contain the skin medication tretinoin. Retin-A is used in the treatment of acne. Renova is prescribed to reduce fine wrinkles, discoloration, and roughness on facial skin (as part of a comprehensive program of skin care and sun avoidance).
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