Retin-A.

Retin-A (tretinoin topical) can be prescribed by your doctor if you have acne and would like to get this skin condition under control. Retin-A is FDA pregnancy category C. While it is not known if this drug can affect the health of an unborn child, it can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must first contact their health care provider and only then start taking Retin-A. Because of the FDA category and possibility of harmful effects, the use of Retin-A in pregnant or breastfeeding women is rarely justified. There is no need for you to worry if you get any of the following mild side effects that are considered to be normal as long as they go away: crusting of the skin, scaling skin, lightening or darkening of the skin, red skin, increase in acne sores, warmth or slight stinging of the skin, skin swelling or blistering, and some other ones. However, if the side effects mentioned seem to get worse and affect your wellbeing and the quality of your treatment – make sure you report them to your doctor. Store Retin-A in some place where it will not be accessed by people to whom it was not prescribed, especially small children that may be unaware of the effects of Retin-A.