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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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What should I know about what the labels say tretinoin is for?What should I know about irritation and sun exposure?What should I know about compounded and approved tretinoin?Which evidence applies to the exact Tretinoin formulation being considered?What alternatives address the same goal, and what evidence supports them?Which risks, interactions and uncertainties matter for this decision?What would count as a useful outcome, and when would it be reassessed?Who should I contact if I have a problem or an unresolved question?The specific goal or uncertainty I want to discuss

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