Retinoids are compounds derived from vitamin A. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles on the skin by increasing collagen production. Retinoids are used to treat inflammatory skin disorders, skin cancer, and skin aging. These are available in topical and oral medication form. The oral retinoids are Acitretin, Alitretinoin, Bexarotene, Isotretinoin, and vitamin A.
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I have cystic acne on white heads on my shoulders. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having very severe cystic acne mixed with white heads on my shoulders, chest, and back. I have been prescribed Doxycycline, 100 mg twice daily, this is my third week. My acne got worse for the first week and then better. Much less swollen. But it is still very painful, bleeding and o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. If your anabolic steroid is the causative agent then you should really stop it in order to keep it in control. Please remember all acne treatment makes skin dry so do not worry about dryness. If it is troublesome then apply lotion on your ... Read Full »
Is vitamin A harmful during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently found out I am pregnant. I am currently terrified because I have been taking high doses of multivitamins, which contains lots of vitamin A. I took a handful of my son's vita-gummies for at least two months. They are sundown kids multivitamins. I estimate that I may have taken a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your LMP, you are 3 weeks + 6 days. So if you interrupted them three to four weeks ago, the conception has not even occurred. I checked a sundown kids supplements, and a gummy contains 1000 IU vitamin A. And a maximum dose that... Read Full »