10mg Tablets for Acne ( Starting strength) 1 months supply EXP 12/2027

💊 Tretiva (Isotretinoin) Guide TRETiva is a strong acne medication used for severe or stubborn acne (like nodulocystic acne) when other treatments haven’t worked. 📦 Each box contains 10 tablets ➡️ You will receive 3 boxes = 30 tablets total 🔹 Which strength is best for you? 🔸 10 mg Best if: • Mild–moderate acne • First time using isotretinoin • Sensitive or dry skin • Lower body weight • Prefer fewer side effects • Long-term low-dose approach ✔ Pros: Less dryness, easier to tolerate ✖ Cons: Slower results, longer course --- 🔸 20 mg Best if: • Moderate–severe acne • Oily skin, cysts, frequent breakouts • Acne causing scars • You can tolerate dryness ✔ Pros: Faster results, stronger effect ✖ Cons: More dryness, side effects earlier --- 🔸 30 mg Best if: • Moderate to severe acne not improving on lower doses • More persistent breakouts • Need stronger control but not the highest dose ✔ Pros: • Faster clearing than 20 mg • Good balance between effectiveness & tolerability ✖ Cons: • Increased dryness • Higher chance of side effects --- 🔸 40 mg Best if: • Severe cystic acne • Acne with significant scarring • High oil production • Need aggressive treatment ✔ Pros: • Rapid improvement • Strongest acne control ✖ Cons: • Significant dryness • Side effects more noticeable • Requires closer monitoring --- 📌 What it treats • Deep acne, cysts, and scarring • Acne not improving with creams or antibiotics --- ⚙️ How it works • Shrinks oil (sebaceous) glands • Reduces oil production • Prevents clogged pores & inflammation --- ⚠️ Important: Do NOT use tretinoin creams or gels while on TRETiva --- 😬 Common side effects • Dry lips, skin, eyes • Nose dryness / nosebleeds ⚠️ Possible serious: • Sun sensitivity • Joint/muscle pain • Mood changes (rare) • Liver/cholesterol changes (blood tests required) --- ### 🚫 Important warning ⚠️ Not safe in pregnancy (can cause severe birth defects) --- 💊 How it’s taken • Usually once daily with food • Typical course: 4–6 months --- 🧴 Simple skincare routine 🌞 Morning • Gentle cleanser • Moisturizer (ceramides / hyaluronic acid) • SPF 30–50 sunscreen 🌙 Night • Gentle cleanser • Thick moisturizer --- ### 👄 Dryness care • Lip balm all day (Vaseline, Aquaphor, Laneige) • Petroleum jelly for dry nose • Artificial tears for dry eyes 🚫 Avoid during treatment ❌ Scrubs / exfoliants ❌ AHA / BHA / salicylic acid ❌ Retinol / tretinoin / adapalene ❌ Benzoyl peroxide ❌ Vitamin C (may sting) ❌ Waxing, peels, laser --- 💡 Extra tips • Wash face max 2× daily • Stay hydrated • Acne may worsen in the first few weeks — this is normal