MedicinePOMEssential

Tretinoin

A skin cream used to treat acne.

Clinical information

Common uses

acne (applied to the skin)

Common side effects

skin redness, swelling, blistering or crusting
temporary skin darkening or lightening
increased sensitivity to sunlight

Cautions

stop use if an allergic reaction develops
effects are reversible after stopping treatment

Interactions

drying or abrasive soaps, cosmetics and astringents — use with caution
products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid — particular caution
products high in alcohol, spices or lime

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, tretinoin cream label, setid 57d1e8ed-ffc8-5e19-e063-6294a90af941 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Tretinoin	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.0005	—	POM
Tretinoin	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	0.00025	—	POM
Tretinoin	Capsule ( Soft Gelatin )	10mg	—	POM