Retin A is one brand name of a medication known as tretinoin, a topical medicine that has activity like vitamin A. Tretinoin (Retin-A) has many beneficial effects on the skin, and is a very safe topical medication. While side effects like skin dryness can be common, they are usually not serious and... more
What is Retin A?
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