Renova
Renova (tretinoin cream) is a prescription skin treatment proven
to reduce fine facial lines and wrinkles. Renova can also be
used to treat acne.
How Renova Works
Renova Cream is the first prescription skin treatment cream
proven to reduce signs of damage associated with chronic sun
exposure and the aging process, such as fine wrinkles. Renova's
active ingredient is tretinoin, a natural form of vitamin A that
helps replace old, damaged skin with new healthier skin. It
helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
Advantage of Renova
When using Renova, you should begin to notice your skin becoming
smoother and softer within the first month or two. In three to
four months, you may notice a reduction in fine facial wrinkles.
More benefits should be apparent within five to six months of
starting skin treatment therapy with Renova. You may also notice
brown spots have faded. Renova cream is a light, water-based
cream that blends smoothly into the skin without a greasy
appearance.
How to Take Renova
If using Renova as a wrinkle treatment, apply it to the face as
directed, usually once a day at bedtime. Clean and dry your face.
Apply a pea-size amount of Renova skin treatment cream using
just enough to cover your entire face lightly. Be careful to
avoid eyes, nostrils and mouth. Wash your hands after use. Do
not use Renova more often than prescribed or in large amounts.
It will not give you faster or better results but will increase
the risk of side effects. Do not use Renova on sunburn, eczema
or other serious skin conditions. Effects of Renova will be
gradual with most improvements seen in the first 6 months of
continued therapy. If Renova is being used as an acne skin
treatment, the condition may worsen at first, then improve.
Renova Side Effects
You may experience mild redness or stinging, itching, burning,
skin scaling, peeling and dry skin the first several weeks as
your body adjusts to Renova. If any of these effects continue or
become severe, discontinue use of Renova and notify your doctor.
Report any of the following serious side effects: blisters,
crusting or swelling of skin, darkening or lightening of skin
color. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist
Renova Precautions
Before taking Renova tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing
skin disorders or if you have allergies. Renova increases your
sensitivity to the sun, so limit sun exposure and avoid sun
lamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when
outdoors. Renova should be used only when clearly needed during
pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It
is unknown if Renova is excreted into breast milk so consult
with your doctor before breast-feeding
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about any nonprescription or prescription
medication you take including isotretinoin, amiodarone,
tetracyclines or quinolone antibiotics, sulfa drugs or
phenothiazines, as they increase skin sensitivity to the sun.
Also minoxidil and any skin medication, soaps, cleansers,
cosmetics, astringents or facial products that may be drying or
irritating (e.g. alcohol-containing facial products). Benzoyl
peroxide should not be applied at the same time as Renova. Do
not start or stop any medicine or prescription skin treatment
without doctor or pharmacist approval.