Topical Retinoids for use for Acne
Topical retinoids are used to treat acne and other skin conditions, such as psoriasis. They are applied locally to the affected area and work by helping to heal skin and clearing plugged follicles by increasing turnover of skin cells. Commonly prescribed topical retinoids for use for acne include Retin-a (adapalene), Tretinoin Microsphere (tretinoin), and Epiduo Forte (adapalene, benzoyl peroxide).
Drugs classified as Topical Retinoids for use for Acne are frequently used to treat the following conditions:
- Facial Wrinkles
- Keratosis Pilaris
- acne vulgaris
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
- Rhus dermatitis
- alopecia
- atopic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
- dermatitis herpetiformis
- discoid lupus erythematosus
- exfoliative dermatitis
- granuloma annulare
- keloids
- lichen planus
- lichen simplex
- skin discoloration
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