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    GlossaryEtretinate

    synthetic retinoid used to treat severe skin conditions

    Etretinate is a medication that was used to treat severe psoriasis, a skin condition that causes red, scaly patches. It is a synthetic retinoid, which means it is related to vitamin A and works by slowing down the growth of skin cells. However, due to its long half-life and potential for serious side effects, it has been largely replaced by acitretin, a related drug with a shorter half-life.

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      community Tretinoin 0.025% cream vs gel ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the difficulty of applying tretinoin 0.025% cream on the scalp and considers switching to a gel for easier application. It also mentions that a liquid solution, ideally combined with minoxidil, may be more effective for hair treatment.

      community Which retinoid for better min absorption?

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.

      community Where to get Tretinoin? UK delivery

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about finding affordable tretinoin with UK delivery options. Users discuss a finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin spray from e-surgery and suggest other sources like Zing meds and Skinorac.