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Retin-A Effectiveness Differ by Brands?
asked 2 years ago by Gabriela in Bucharest
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Are there any brands of Retin-A better than others with regard to the effectiveness?
2 answers to Retin-A Effectiveness Differ by Brands?
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No Head to Head Studies as far As effectiveness
There are four branded tretinoin products: Retin A ( Ortho Derm); Atralin gel ( Coria); and Tretin-X ( Triax). There are a few generics out there that I know of including Altinac, Avita, and Tretinoin cream.
There are no effectiveness head to head studies I know of.
Atralin is a newer formulation. It contains hyaluronic acid and glycerin and has a slow delivery system to prevent irritation. Ortho also makes claims, which I believe, that their microsphere system offers a slower...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Is generic tretinoin as effective as Retin-A.
Retin-A is the trade name for tretinoin manufactured by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no "consumer guide" type comparisons of the various generic forms of tretinoin. Therefore, it is a case of buyer beware.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon