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Compare Atralin vs. Tretinoin

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  • Tretinoin
    Retin-a (tretinoin)
  • Tretinoin
    Retin-a (tretinoin)

  • Summary of Atralin vs. Tretinoin

    Summary for Retinoid
    Prescription only

    Tretinoin is a retinoid medication that's used to treat acne. A few brands that are available with a prescription include Atralin (a gel), Avita (a cream), and Retin-A Micro (a gel). They're also available as generics. You typically apply tretinoin once daily to the affected area(s) on your skin. Some side effects of tretinoin include dry skin, peeling skin, and a burning sensation where you apply it.

    Summary for Retinoid
    Prescription only

    Retin-A (tretinoin) is a retinoid medication that's used to treat acne in adults and children 12 years and older. It's available as a cream or a gel that's applied onto the skin once a day. Side effects include skin irritation, redness, and peeling. Your acne might get worse at the beginning of treatment, but it should get better as you continue using the medication. You must have a prescription for Retin-A (tretinoin) from your primary care provider or dermatologist; this medication isn't available over the counter.

  • Indications of Atralin vs. Tretinoin

    Indications for
    •Acne
    Indications for
    •Acne

  • Pros and Cons of Atralin vs. Tretinoin

    Pros and Const for Retinoid
    Pros
    •Applied once a day
    •Comes as a cream or gel
    •Lower-cost generic versions available
    Cons
    •Can cause skin irritation, including burning, redness, and peeling
    •Usually takes weeks to see improvement in acne
    •Not recommended during pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Retinoid
    Pros
    •Easy to apply onto your skin
    •Only need to apply once nightly
    •Available in a lower-cost generic form
    Cons
    •Makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight, which can lead to sunburns
    •Can cause your skin color to temporarily become lighter or darker
    •Might worsen your acne during the first few weeks of treatment

  • Common Side Effects of Atralin vs. Tretinoin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dry skin
    •Peeling or flaky skin
    •Skin burning sensation
    •Red skin
    •Itchy skin
    •Skin pain
    •Sunburn
    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin peeling or discomfort
    •Warm feeling or stinging after applying
    •Skin redness
    •Sensitivity to sunlight (sunburns)
    •Worsening of acne in the first few weeks of treatment

  • Warnings of Atralin vs. Tretinoin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin irritation
    •Sunburns
    •Use with caution for people with fish allergies (Atralin gel and its generics only)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Sunburns
    •Skin irritation in extreme weather
    •Skin reactions

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