Acne and Rosacea Charity Training Manual
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Topical retinoids<br />
Retinoids work by normalizing keratinocyte growth <strong>and</strong> are therefore used in conditions in which keratinocyte growth is abnormal. Systemic retinoids are use in<br />
psoriasis, the ichthyoses <strong>and</strong> acne. Topical retinoids are the agents generally used in acne.<br />
In the UK we have a limited number of topical retinoids <strong>and</strong> the majority of them are only available on prescription:<br />
0.1% isotretinoin – marketed as Isotrex gel or in combination with 2%erythromycin as Isotrexin<br />
gel.<br />
0.025% tretinoin – marketed with 4% erythromycin as Aknemycin plus lotion or with 1%<br />
clindamycin as Treclin gel. Retin A was discontinued some years ago but still can be<br />
purchased online.<br />
0.1%adapelene – marketed as Differin gel or cream or with 3% benzoyl peroxide marketed as<br />
Epiduo<br />
0.05% tretinoin is available on private prescriptions marketed Airol cream or Ketrel cream. Beware of on line products which may not have the same effect.
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