What are side effects of acne gel?

Common side effects may include:

mild stinging or burning;
itching or tingly feeling;
skin dryness, peeling, or flaking; or.
redness or other irritation.

What are the side effects of tretinoin cream?

Common side effects of tretinoin

Blistering.
Crusty skin.
Dry skin.
Increased sensitivity to the sun.
Itching.
Pain surrounding the treated areas.
Peeling or flaky skin.
Redness.

What is tretinoin gel used for?

Tretinoin (Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Retin-A) is used to treat acne. Tretinoin is also used to reduce fine wrinkles (Refissa and Renova) and to improve spotty discoloration (Renova) and rough feeling skin (Renova) when used along with other skin care and sunlight avoidance programs.

What is clindamycin phosphate used for?

CLINDAMYCIN (KLIN da MYE sin) is a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used on the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne.

Are acne creams bad for you?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the use of certain acne products containing the active ingredients benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can cause rare but serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions or severe irritation.

What does acne gel do?

This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel.

Is it safe to use tretinoin daily?

Yes, you can use tretinoin every night, but you may not want to at first—and some people may never want to. Tretinoin can cause skin irritation and peeling, especially when you first start using it.

Can tretinoin make your skin worse?

Tretinoin can actually make acne get worse during the first 7–10 days of treatment, resulting in red, scaling skin and an increase in pimples. Over time, the acne blemishes should disappear—this usually takes 2–3 weeks but can sometimes take more than six.

Can tretinoin remove dark spots?

Tretinoin can reduce wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), and rough areas, all of which occur in sun-damaged skin.

How long does tretinoin gel take to work?

If you’re using topical tretinoin to reduce fine wrinkles, discoloration, age spots, and/or rough feeling skin, it can take 3–4 months or up to six months before you see results. If you stop using the medication or are inconsistent with your treatment, any improvements you see may disappear over time (NIH, 2019).

Can I use clindamycin phosphate on my face?

Clindamycin is a commonly prescribed topical medication to treat acne, and you can usually apply it with minimal side effects. Ideally, you can use it for a short amount of time (about 3 months) in combination with other acne treatments to experience a reduction in your acne’s appearance.