Tretinoin 0.05% Cream What Tretinoin is used for:Tretinoin is a medicine that is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris; an inflammatory skin disorder that is known as common acne and that is caused by hair follicles that become plugged with oil and dead skin cells causing blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples.The safety and efficacy of the long-term use of this medicine in the treatment of other disease have not been established. Do not use Tretinoin:If you have an allergy to Tretinoin or any of the ingredients present in this product.Possible side effects: Common side effects include skin burning or stinging, skin warmth, tingling, itching, dry skin, excessive skin redness, skin edema (fluids build-up), peeling of the skin, blistered skin, crusted skin, temporary change in color of the treated skin area (increased or decreased skin coloring) and increased sensitivity to sunlight.These skin reactions usually subside when you stop using the medicine. Other medicines and Tretinoin:Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including topical products. If you are using other topical medications, medicated or abrasive soaps/ cleansers, soaps and cosmetics (especially if they contain high concentrations of astringents, alcohol, spices or lime).If you are using topical products containing resorcinol, sulfur, or salicylic acid (other topical medicines used for some skin problems). Do not use any of the listed products mentioned in this section when using Tretinoin and do not use any other medicines to treat your Acne without asking your doctor.The use of these products with Tretinoin may increase the risk of undesirable side effects like excessive skin redness, dryness or peeling. Follow your doctor’s recommendations.