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What is Tretinoin?

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GaleEncyofMedicine

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8y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Tretinoin is a drug that works by increasing the turnover (death and replacement) of skin cells. As a topical, it can be used to treat acne.

The oral version is used to treat a specific type of leukemia, so it can be considered a cancer drug.

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