Tretinoin cream is a prescription medication that is used to combat acne scars, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice." Sizes of tubes vary from 20 to 45g and strengths vary from 0.025 percent to 0.1 percent. The amount and strength of your tretinoin cream will be based upon what your dermatologist believes you need. Using the tretinoin cream is a simple process that requires only a few minutes. If you do not see improvement in your acne scars within six weeks, follow up with your dermatologist.
Step 1
Cleanse your face gently with a cleanser. Gently pat your face dry with a towel. Avoid using a scrubbing motion to cleanse or dry your face, because scrubbing your face can lead to irritation, notes "Braun-Falco's Dermatology."
Step 2
Squeeze the prescribed amount of tretinoin cream out of the tube and onto a cosmetic pad. Dab the cream onto your chin, forehead and cheeks.
Step 3
Massage the cream gently into your skin until it is no longer visible. Immediately wash your hands to prevent irritation, advises "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual."
Things You'll Need
- Facial cleanser
- Towel
- Cosmetic pad
References
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff, and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, and Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
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