I need some info about ATRA drug treatment of severe form of acne. I am regularly using minocin to treat my acne and when I have these acne flairs than I am usually prescribed accutane –it was twice for now-and now I am prescribed ATRA to avoid those ugly side effects I had while I was on accutane. I am wondering now why ATRA for I tough it is used in treating leukemia?
ATRA is usually used in treating leukemia but it is perfect in treating acne also I know it for I also have acne problem and currently I am on ATRA also and I have noticed it has significantly reduced my hair loss and my skin has become somehow more younger. Well ATRA fits me but it is not like this in each patient for in people with very sensitive skin it may cause extremely dryness of the skin as well as redness, itchiness and burning sensation so if you notice those signs you better stop using ATRA right away.