| Drug Name: | Tretinoin |
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| Drug Class: | Retinoid |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) to regulate gene expression
- Increases cell turnover and decreases keratinization
- Decreases sebum production
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| Use: | - Acne vulgaris
- Photoaging
- Psoriasis
- Acute promyelocytic leukemia
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| Side Effects: | - Dryness
- Peeling
- Erythema
- Burning
- Pruritus
- Photosensitivity
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| Contraindications: | - Pregnancy
- Hypersensitivity to tretinoin or any component of the formulation
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