Tretinoin

Topical tretinoin increases skin-cell turnover and may be used for acne or selected photoageing concerns. It commonly causes irritation before the skin adapts and does not produce immediate results.

Offers

Retin-a Gel

Acne Vulgaris

0.01 · 0.025%

Retin-A Gel is tretinoin at 0.01% and 0.025% in a gel base for acne vulgaris, a vitamin A derivative that speeds turnover of the skin.

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Retin-a Cream

Acne Vulgaris, Photoageing

0.025 · 0.05%

Tretinoin cream at 0.025% and 0.05%, applied for acne vulgaris and photoageing. It normalises keratinisation so microcomedones do not form.

From$12.35/ tubeView

A-ret

Acne Vulgaris

0.1%

A-Ret is topical tretinoin at 0.1%, supplied as a cream and a gel and used for acne vulgaris. The retinoid raises turnover of follicular skin cells.

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Renova

Acne Vulgaris, Photoageing

0.025 · 0.05 · 0.1%

Tretinoin cream at 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%, applied for acne vulgaris and photoageing. A vitamin A derivative that speeds skin cell turnover.

From$8.50/ tubeView

About

Key points

Creams and gels can differ in strength and irritation potential and should not be substituted casually.
Pregnancy or pregnancy planning and other irritating or photosensitising skin products require review.
Severe swelling, blistering, crusting or eye exposure with ongoing pain needs prompt care.

Listings are for comparison only. Suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and product requirements.

How it works

Tretinoin activates retinoic-acid receptors, normalising follicular cell turnover and influencing collagen and pigmentation over time.

Important form differences

Topical tretinoin creams and gels are skin treatments. Oral tretinoin is a specialist cancer medicine with entirely different use and risks and is not interchangeable with topical products.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, eczema, sunburn and use of exfoliants, benzoyl peroxide or other retinoids require review. Protect treated skin from excess sun and avoid eyes, lips and broken skin. Irritation should guide reassessment rather than aggressive application.

When to seek urgent care

Seek prompt care for severe swelling, blistering, crusting, extensive skin breakdown or persistent eye pain after exposure. Seek emergency help for facial swelling or breathing difficulty.