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What is tretinoin?

Generic Name: tretinoin

Other Brand Names: Vesanoid

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.

What are the possible side effects of taking tretinoin?

What is the most important information I should know about tretinoin?

Posts on tretinoin (517)

Tretinoin Cream 0.05% side affects - Dermatology Community

- Sep 30, 2009

I have a side affect of red itchy inflation with tretinoin 0.05%... I have Cortizone/Aveen...

Retin A Micro versus Tretinoin - Dermatology Community

- Apr 13, 2009

I am 67 y/o w/m and have mild sun damage spots and freckles on my neck and face. Would you...

soy milk and melasma - Dermatology Community

- Mar 24, 2009

drinking soy milk worsen melasma????????

Will Minoxidil reverse / prevent grey hair - Dermatology Community

- Feb 09, 2009

Does Minoxidil reverse/ prevent grey hair? We are using Minokem (5%), widely used in Ind...

sebaceous hyperplasia - Dermatology Community

- Jan 29, 2009

How long would expect topical tretinoin gel .025% to cause my small sebaceous hyperplasia t...

Topical tretinoin and angular cheilitis - Dermatology Community

- Nov 20, 2008

Hi, I have been using 0.05% tretinoin cream on my face to rid some sun spots near my mou...

How to use these medications - Acne Community

- Oct 27, 2008

i am current'y using Tretinoin 0.025% and a Benzoyl Peroxide wash 5%, is it ok to use both ...

doryx and tretinoin - Acne Community

- Jul 27, 2008

I (23 yrs old) am currently using tretinoin (.1%) every night which is working well against...

white spots on face and arms - Dermatology Expert Forum

- Jul 07, 2008

My 19 yr old daughter spent a week at a summer camp with majority of the time in the direct...

Tretinoin Cream 0.025% and Sun - Dermatology Community

- May 29, 2008

I live in the south and avoid the sun as much as possible. However, I do have to go into th...

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