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Are there any precautions I should follow if I'm using RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
If you are using RETIN-A MICRO, avoid preparations that may dry or irritate the skin. If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or irritation occurs, consult a doctor. Unprotected exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized, and patients with sunburn should not use the product until fully recovered. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are breast-feeding.
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What other precautions should I take when using Retin-A Micro?

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Avoid using preparations (soaps, cleansers, toners) that may dry or irritate your skin. Products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, or spices should be used with caution because of possible interaction with tretinoin. Topical over-the-counter acne preparations containing benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid, should be used with caution as they may neutralize each other or cause additive skin irritation.
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Can I go out in the sun while I'm using Retin-A Micro?

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Retin-A Micro can make your skin more susceptible to the sun. But, you can go out in the sun if you follow basic sun-protection guidelines. Use sunscreen everyday regardless of weather, wear a hat or other protective clothing over treated areas, spend as little time in the sun as possible and do not use sunlamps. If you have sunburn on the treated areas stop using Retin-A Micro until it heals. Windy, cold weather may also dry your skin and increase irritation.
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Can I wear make-up if I'm using Retin-A Micro?

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You may use cosmetics with Retin-A Micro. You must cleanse your face before using cosmetics and then remove any cosmetics from your skin before using Retin-A Micro. Use oil-free make-up to avoid further irritation of your skin.
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Is it true you should not go out in the sun if you're using RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
No. Contrary to popular belief, if you're using RETIN-A MICRO you do not have to avoid the sun at all costs. Follow basic sun-protection guidelines, spend as little time in the sun as possible and talk to your dermatologist about your summer skin care regimen.
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What is RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
RETIN-A MICRO is an oil-free prescription medicine indicated for topical application in the treatment of acne. It uses a unique Microsponge® system. This technologically advanced system is designed to minimize the irritation commonly experienced with the highest strength of tretinoin.
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Trioxil is safe and has very high tolerability among patients. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
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What's the difference between RETIN-A MICRO and RETIN-A?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
While both RETIN-A and RETIN- A MICRO contain the same active ingredient, only RETIN-A MICRO offers the benefits of tretinoin with the patented microsphere delivery system to provide low levels of irritation. RETIN-A MICRO is a water-based gel that can be applied immediately after you wash your face, unlike RETIN-A, which requires a 20 to 30 minute waiting period. RETIN-A MICRO also reduces the appearance of facial shine.
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Can I sugar if I'm using Retin-A , Renova, or Differin?

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Applied topically, these products cause an increased amount of shedding and can thin the skin significantly. It is not recommended that you sugar of wax the areas where these medications are applied. Wait at least 3 months after the discontinuation of these products before sugaring or waxing. You're removing the hair by the root...it will probably sting a bit. If you keep a regular schedule, most clients say the pain decreases significantly.
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How do I store RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
If you don't see your question, please call us at 1-877-RA-MICRO or 1-877-726-4276 (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) to talk to a healthcare professional about RETIN-A MICRO or email us.
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What is the ingredient in RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
RETIN-A MICRO contains tretinoin, the same active ingredient in RETIN-A® and RENOVA®. RETIN-A and RETIN-A MICRO are indicated for acne.
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How safe is RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
RETIN-A MICRO has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is backed by the RETIN-A 30-year heritage of safe and effective use in treating acne.
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Why is RETIN-A MICRO a yellow color?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
The yellow appearance of RETIN-A MICRO gel is the result of the active ingredient, tretinoin, which is a yellow crystalline powder. The color is more noticeable in RETIN-A MICRO 0.1% due in part to the higher concentration of tretinoin.
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How does RETIN-A MICRO work?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
Although its exact mode of action is unknown, researchers believe that RETIN-A MICRO penetrates into the skin and attacks acne in two different ways. First, it loosens existing acne plugs beneath the skin so they are pushed out and shed onto your skin's surface. Second, and more importantly, RETIN-A MICRO helps prevent future outbreaks by keeping skin cells from sticking together, thereby preventing the formation of new plugs.
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What are the possible side effects of RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
A brief feeling of warmth or stinging may be normal when you apply RETIN-A MICRO. The most common side effect with RETIN-A MICRO is skin irritation. This can include skin redness, burning, stinging, itching, dryness and peeling. Some of these side effects may go away or bother you less after you have used RETIN-A MICRO for a few weeks. Tell your doctor if these side effects become a problem. Your doctor may change your dose of RETIN-A MICRO.
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What will happen if I apply too much RETIN-A MICRO?

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Be sure to use the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Do not overapply. Results will not be faster or better if you overapply the medication. Using too much may cause unnecessary irritation.
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What special precautions should I follow?

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do not take paroxetine if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them within the past two weeks. If you stop taking paroxetine, you should wait at least 2 weeks before you start to take an MAO inhibitor. Do not take paroxetine if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril).
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What is the difference between Retin-A Micro and Retin-A?

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Retin-A and Retin-A Micro both contain the same active ingredient, tretinoin. However, unlike Retin-A, Retin-A Micro was developed with a patented microsphere delivery system to lower the levels of irritation that is commonly seen with Retin-A. Retin-A Micro also has the added advantage of being a water-based gel that can be applied immediately after you wash your face, unlike Retin-A, which requires a 20 to 30 minute waiting period.
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What if I am already using Retin-A?

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Discuss with your skin specialist the possibility of combining these products. You may get a better result.
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Are there different concentrations of RETIN-A MICRO available?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
RETIN-A MICRO is currently available in two concentrations, 0.04% and 0.1%. Your doctor or dermatologist can decide which one is right for you.
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What kind of results should I expect with RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
It's important to remember that RETIN-A MICRO is a treatment that takes patience and dedication. Improvements in your acne-prone skin will take place gradually, but over time you should notice significant changes. Therapeutic results may be noticed after two weeks, but up to seven weeks of therapy may be required before consistent beneficial effects are observed. RETIN-A MICRO significantly improved patients' acne by 12 weeks in clinical studies.
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What happens to my skin during treatment with RETIN-A MICRO?

RETIN-A MICRO: FAQ
During the first few weeks of therapy, RETIN-A MICRO pushes the dead cells and plugs that are responsible for acne to the skin's surface. As it does, you may (or may not) experience some mild burning, stinging, feeling of warmth or peeling. Some patients also notice their skin begins to take on a reddish blush. These reactions do not happen to everyone. You may not get any reactions at all, which just means your skin is tolerating treatment.
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What is the Micro in Retin-A Micro?

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The Micro in Retin-A Micro is to indicate the medication's unique formulation to deliver its active ingredient tretinoin slowly over time into your skin. Microscopic particles made of synthetic polymer called microspheres hold the medication in a Microsponge system (by Enhanced Derm Technologies Inc.), which is formulated into a gel. This Microsponge system allows the skin to absorb small amounts of tretinoin over time.
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A24 : Wait for a few seconds upon inserting and removing of the Pen Drive, giving time for the operating system to recognize the drive. Avoid removing immediately after inserting the drive or performing repetitive insertions / removals.
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Do electrologists follow appropriate sterilization methods and precautions?

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Standards have been implanted by the AEA which includes sterilization of all electrology instruments. A pre-sterilized, insulated disposable probe as well as a fresh pair of disposable gloves is used for
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Do Electrologists follow appropriate Infection Control Precautions?

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The American Electrology Association (AEA) with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) developed national Infection Control Standards which include sterilization of all electrology instruments. At Finally Free Electrolysis, we use new pre-sterilized disposable probes for every treatment and sterilize all instruments using autoclave sterilization.
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The American Electrology Association(AEA) has written Standards for Infection Control in the electrology practice following the most recent material on infection control from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The consumer of electrology treatments should request information from the electrologist about the Standard Precautions used.
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