Vitamin A Ointment Effects and Side Effects

Vitamin A acid ointment is used to treat acne vulgaris, as well as to treat ichthyosis and various keratolytic dermatoses, and to treat hyperpigmented dermatoses, etc.; the side effect is that it may produce skin irritation reactions such as erythema, burning sensation, burning sensation, and flaking, among other symptoms.
Vitamin A acid ointment is the main ingredient is vitamin A acid, is a keratolytic drugs, generally can regulate the follicle sebaceous gland epithelial keratinization abnormal process, remove the keratin plug, so as to play a role in the prevention and elimination of acne lesions; Vitamin A acid can affect the melanocyte production of melanin, so as to reduce the hyperpigmentation; but also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect, and so on.
Vitamin A acid ointment is good, but improper use, can produce skin irritation, such as burning sensation, burning sensation, erythema and flaking and other side effects, it is recommended that the patient in the use of medication, the use of under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly self-medication.
For women within the first 3 months of pregnancy is prohibited; acute or subacute dermatitis, eczema skin diseases and other patients are prohibited. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to any of the components of the drug.
It should be noted that the drug needs to be protected from light, avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose and other mucous membrane areas, in the event of local irritation, it is necessary to immediately stop using the ointment, if necessary, consult a physician.
The drug needs to be used in accordance with medical advice.