Retinoic acid cream has the effect of removing melanin, while urea Vitamin E cream does not have the effect of removing melanin.
1. Retinoic acid cream: Retinoic acid cream belongs to retinoic acid class of drugs, its main ingredient is all-trans retinoic acid. This drug can affect the formation of melanocytes, thus reducing the formation of melanin, so it can improve the excessive pigmentation caused by too long a period of exposure to light or strong light exposure, so as to achieve the role of removing melanin.
Vitamin E cream may have burning sensation, erythema and flaking and other adverse reactions, pregnancy, lactating women and the eye is prohibited.
2. Urea Vitamin E Cream: Urea Vitamin E Cream is a compound preparation, its main ingredient is urea and vitamin E. Urea can make the skin’s keratin proteins dissolve and denaturation, so that the skin is soft, to prevent dryness and cracking, and also has the effect of itching.
Skin irritation such as burning sensation, or allergic reactions such as rash and itching are occasionally seen with the use of Urea Vitamin E Cream.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that has a moisturizing and protective effect on the skin. The drug is mainly used for cracked hands and feet as well as cracks caused by keratosis pilaris.
Vitamin A acid cream and urea vitamin E cream are two kinds of topical creams, both need to be used correctly under the guidance of a doctor.