Is tretinoin safe in the long run?

[Zain202]

good day to all! I've had acne for years, and I'm using tretinoin from skinorac for quite some time. I got awesome results in 4-5 months but I'm a little concerned about the potential negative effects as I want to use it for long time. Anyone here,who used tretinoin for acne did you ever encounter any negative effect in the long run? If so, how did you think you could have avoided it? I would much appreciate any suggestions!

 

[MTMM]

good day to all! I've had acne for years, and I'm using tretinoin from skinorac for quite some time. I got awesome results in 4-5 months but I'm a little concerned about the potential negative effects as I want to use it for long time. Anyone here,who used tretinoin for acne did you ever encounter any negative effect in the long run? If so, how did you think you could have avoided it? I would much appreciate any suggestions!

accutane on top

 

[ymb]

accutane on top

get pancreatitis whenever you drink even 1% alcohol and permanently avoid sun contact theory

 

[leopold123]

tret til death

 

[czwarty]

Yes, it is safe. There are chances of side effect that are serious but below 0,01% chance, just do blood tests while using and be wary and observe any negative effects you might catch. As long as you do that and stay careful you will be fine.

 

[dkbrun0]

good day to all! I've had acne for years, and I'm using tretinoin from skinorac for quite some time. I got awesome results in 4-5 months but I'm a little concerned about the potential negative effects as I want to use it for long time. Anyone here,who used tretinoin for acne did you ever encounter any negative effect in the long run? If so, how did you think you could have avoided it? I would much appreciate any suggestions!

I have been 4 and a half months, I need half a month to finish on Isotan isotretinoin (2 pills of 20mg per day), the negative effects in addition to dry skin and lips are blurred vision due to dry eyes and some changes in mood I hope that when the treatment ends these effects will go away

 

[bradpittshairline]

get pancreatitis whenever you drink even 1% alcohol and permanently avoid sun contact theory

It’s topical not isotretinoin, not enough potency to affect your internals

 

[Gaygymmaxx]

not enough potency to affect your internals

 

[bradpittshairline]

Unless you’re a pregnant woman which I assume this site won’t hace

 

[Gaygymmaxx]

Unless you’re a pregnant woman which I assume this site won’t hace

I thought you said something else ngl disregard thst

 

[fauxfox]

Tretinoin is safe, isotretinoin (accutane) is very unsafe and I wish I never took it.

 

[bradpittshairline]

Tretinoin is safe, isotretinoin (accutane) is very unsafe and I wish I never took it.

Did your sides outlast the duration u took it

 

[fauxfox]

Did your sides outlast the duration u took it

Yes, osteopenia and depression. Growth likely stunted as well.

 

[Deleted member 18582]

i have been using tret for 8 years doing ok

 

[Deleted member 21863]

Isotretinoin can screw with your liver markers and ur lipids so get them tested before during and after, u shouldn't be using it long term anyway

and topical tret is safe long term

 

[Deleted member 21863]

i have been using tret for 8 years doing ok

any notable results/people commenting?

 

[Gaygymmaxx]

i have been using tret for 8 years doing ok

Do you still need it? I'd presume that amount of excessive cell turnover isn't ideal for aging long term. That much turnover of any cell increases your risk of cancer as well

 

[bradpittshairline]

Isotretinoin can screw with your liver markers and ur lipids so get them tested before during and after, u shouldn't be using it long term anyway

and topical tret is safe long term

But with topical tret if u get a wife and she’s pregnant (won’t happen for most of u) then stop using tret during that time it can cause birth directs if the mother comes in contact. Same with finesteride and minox

 

[bradpittshairline]

Do you still need it? I'd presume that amount of excessive cell turnover isn't ideal for aging long term. That much turnover of any cell increases your risk of cancer as well

Doesn’t tretinoin remove the risk of skin cancer tho?

 

[Deleted member 21863]

But with topical tret if u get a wife and she’s pregnant (won’t happen for most of u) then stop using tret during that time it can cause birth directs if the mother comes in contact. Same with finesteride and minox

Do you need to stop finasteride even if your sperm count isn't affected? What's the logic for stopping minox if u make sure you don't make contact while it's still absorbing

I've read about topical tret not advised during that time

 

[Gaygymmaxx]

Doesn’t tretinoin remove the risk of skin cancer tho?

I made all that shit up so sure idk

 

[bradpittshairline]

I made all that shit up so sure idk

Topical tretinoin in actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma - PubMed

In several studies between 1962 and 1978, topical tretinoin was proved capable of producing complete regression of actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma. But because its efficacy is not comparable to that of other modalities, topical tretinoin is currently used only as an adjunct to topical...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Deleted member 18582]

any notable results/people commenting?

Occasionally, but ive noticed my skin looking more dull the last year or so but i think thats more from environmental causes and chronic lack of sleep from sleep apnea than anything else

My skin is probably a lot better than most 26yos and i still look young. Who knows how i would look if i wasnt using it all this time

When i started it originally it cured my acne

Do you still need it? I'd presume that amount of excessive cell turnover isn't ideal for aging long term. That much turnover of any cell increases your risk of cancer as well

ive never heard this
If anything that comes from failing to use a sunscreen?

 

[bradpittshairline]

Occasionally, but ive noticed my skin looking more dull the last year or so but i think thats more from environmental causes and chronic lack of sleep from sleep apnea than anything else

My skin is probably a lot better than most 26yos and i still look young. Who knows how i would look if i wasnt using it all this time

When i started it originally it cured my acne


ive never heard this
If anything that comes from failing to use a sunscreen?

tretnoin is actually used in treatment of some cancers. What causes skin cancer usually (except simply random chance and bad luck which can happen to anyone) is sun damage and tretnoin can repair it. So wear your sunscreen and use tret

 

[depressionmaxxing]

i would use tret long term but less frequently.
like 1-2x a week after a year

 

[Zain202]

i would use tret long term but less frequently.
like 1-2x a week after a year

Do you get the effects you need if you use it only 1-2 times/week?

 

[depressionmaxxing]

Do you get the effects you need if you use it only 1-2 times/week?

havent tried it. Im speaking long term tho

 

[Deleted member 32529]

only thing ive heard is that it can thin the epidermis (outer layer) of your skin over time, maybe this was because people werent using it in conjuction with sunscreen. This can likely be avoided through other skin care measures though

 

[Zain202]

only thing ive heard is that it can thin the epidermis (outer layer) of your skin over time, maybe this was because people werent using it in conjuction with sunscreen. This can likely be avoided through other skin care measures though

can you recommend some sunscreen to use with tret?

 

[Deleted member 32529]

can you recommend some sunscreen to use with tret?

Le Roche Posay 50+ SPF

 

[Zain202]

Le Roche Posay 50+ SPF

thx man, I've tried the vanicream but it sucks.

 

[Deleted member 11126]

good day to all! I've had acne for years, and I'm using tretinoin from skinorac for quite some time. I got awesome results in 4-5 months but I'm a little concerned about the potential negative effects as I want to use it for long time. Anyone here,who used tretinoin for acne did you ever encounter any negative effect in the long run? If so, how did you think you could have avoided it? I would much appreciate any suggestions!

Mogs accutane probably some bad effects. But accutane is in your blood brain barrier and effects the entire body. Tret effects your skin temporally wear sunblock tho.

 

[Zain202]

Mogs accutane probably some bad effects. But accutane is in your blood brain barrier and effects the entire body. Tret effects your skin temporally wear sunblock tho.

True that bruh