J Am Acad Dermatol · 2024
Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgarisConclusion: These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of acne vulgaris.
Does Tretinoin help with skin & hair?
Yes, for most people. 91% of 35 people who reported on Tretinoin for skin & hair say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 3% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for skin & hair (90% across 19 options).
Skin & hair: what users report
91%better35 reports · medium confidence
32 better2 no change1 worse
Ranked #7 of 19 for skin & hair.
What people say about Tretinoin and skin & hair
“I have gotten good result on the acne front with tretinoin and azelaic acid.”
“I was on 0.1% tretinoin and azelaic acid for 5 years, and it didn't touch my skin.”
“I use Tretinoin topically and have for 7 years. It's life changing.”
“Tretinoin for sure. I've been on it for a month and the results are literally miraculous.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong76 meta-analyses · 265 trials on PubMed
J Cosmet Laser Ther · 2024
Management of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review of the literatureConclusion: oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), and procedural (e.g. platelet-rich plasma, fractionated lasers, hair transplantation) treatments successfully promote hair growth, highlighting the superiority of a multifaceted and individualized approach to management.
BMJ Clin Evid · 2011
Acne vulgarisConclusion: In this systematic review we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: topical treatments (adapalene, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, erythromycin [alone or plus zinc]; isotretinoin, tetracycline, tretinoin); and oral treatments (doxycycline, isotretinoin, lymecycline, minocycline, oxytetracycline, tetracycline).
Side effects people mention
sunburn 1irritation 1skin peeling 1
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