Tretinoin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 03.08.2022

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Synonym(s)

All-cis-trans-retinoic acid; C20 H28 O2; CAS No.302-79-4; Retinoic acid; Tretinoinum

Definition
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Tretinone is the oxidized form of vitamin A, a dermatotherapeutic agent that is practically insoluble in water and soluble in ether, and is widely used as an acne therapeutic agent. See also Vitamin A.

Indication
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Lipophilic preparations are preferred for chronic skin diseases and for the treatment of aging skin. DAC/NRF describes 2 lipophilic tretinoin-containing magistral formulations:

For the indications of acne comedonica and acne papulo-pustulosa, the DAC/NRF lists 3 different hydrophilic formulations:

For an application in the oral cavity, pharmacies can prepare an adhesive paste that can be used, for example, in the treatment of lichen planus mucosae. The basis of tretinoin adhesive paste 0.05 to 0.1% (NRF 7.9.) is an anhydrous kerosene gel in which the nonionic hydrophilic swelling agent hypromellose has been suspended in high concentration (Melhorn A 2017). The adhesive paste is well suited for the selective treatment of lesions in the oral cavity. Hydrogels based on carbomers or hydoxymethylcellulose are suitable for the treatment of larger areas (Melhon A 2017).

Limited indication
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Sun exposure.

Dosage and method of use
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  • 0.025-0.05% as a cream apply thinly 1-2 times/day after thorough skin cleansing.
  • 0.1% as solution Apply thinly 1-2 times/day after thorough skin cleansing.

Undesirable effects
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Teratogenicity, erythema, pigmentary shifts, skin irritation, photosensitization.

Interactions
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Benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin, isotretinoin, polydimethyl silicone resin, resorcinol, salicylic acid, sulphur and UV rays intensify the skin irritation. Benzoyl peroxide and light inactivate tretinoin.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy, lactation, acute skin rashes, use around the eyes and mucous membranes, rosacea.

Recipe(s)
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Tretinoin in preparations is sensitive to light and oxidation (Brisaert MG et al. 1995). To ensure sufficient stability of the prescription drug, an antioxidant must be added. Butylhydroxytoluene has proven to be advantageous with regard to chemical stabilization. Butyl hydroxyanisole is also used in finished medicinal products (Meehlhorn A 2017).

Preparations
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Airol, Cordes VAS

Note(s)
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According to a meta-analysis (n=654), accidental contact of a pregnant woman in the 1st trimester does not result in an increased incidence of spontaneous abortions (O03.), premature births, malformations (Kaplan YC 2015).

Literature
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  1. Brisaert MG et al (1995) Chemical stability of ttretinoin in dermatological preparations. Pharm Acta Helv 70: 161-166
  2. Kaplan YC (2015) Pregnancy outcomes following first-trimester exposure to topical retinoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Dermatol 173:1132-1141.
  3. Mealy Horns A (2017) Tretinoin. Dermatologist 68: 941-944

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Last updated on: 03.08.2022