Is Altreno an effective prescription retinoid?

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I have just started using Altreno because I cannot tolerate my Tazorac cream .05 more than a couple of times a week during the winter months. My dermatologist told me she’d rather see me use a gentler retinoid daily, than a stronger one only occasionally. So far, I really like Altreno, but I am wondering if it is as effective as other prescription retinoids?

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Altreno is an effective medication, as it is a tretinoin 0.05% in a lotion form. There are different percentages of tretinoin, and different retinoids such as tazarotene. I recommend following up with your board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your progress and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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Is Altreno an effective prescription retinoid?

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