Tretinoin / working resource

Observation and follow-up journal

Record what changed, when it changed and what else could explain it.

Start with the product-specific question

What the labels say it is for

Tretinoin for acne and photoaged skin, with the evidence and its limits in plain view. What should I know about what the labels say tretinoin is for?

A Cochrane review reports that eight trials showed topical tretinoin cream in concentrations of 0.02% or higher was superior to placebo for mild to severe photodamage on the face and forearms, although losses to follow-up were relatively high in most studies. It concludes that erythema, scaling/dryness, burning/stinging and irritation may be experienced initially.
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Describe an observation without assuming a cause.

When researching Tretinoin, stories about improvement can leave out other changes, time trends and ordinary variation. A clear record preserves those details. Use any monitoring plan agreed with your clinician; this blank journal does not supply one.

What I am observing, described in ordinary termsRelevant starting context and questions for follow-up

Entry 1

Entry 1: Date and timeEntry 1: Observation and how it was measuredEntry 1: Other changes or contextEntry 1: Question and follow-up action

Entry 2

Entry 2: Date and timeEntry 2: Observation and how it was measuredEntry 2: Other changes or contextEntry 2: Question and follow-up action

Entry 3

Entry 3: Date and timeEntry 3: Observation and how it was measuredEntry 3: Other changes or contextEntry 3: Question and follow-up action

Entry 4

Entry 4: Date and timeEntry 4: Observation and how it was measuredEntry 4: Other changes or contextEntry 4: Question and follow-up action

Review the record with context.

What pattern appears, and what else could explain it?What should I ask at the next follow-up?

A personal timeline cannot establish that a product caused a benefit or harm. Seek appropriate care for concerning symptoms rather than waiting to complete a journal.

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