I am 21 year old female. From past two months I am using tretinoin 0.25% cream. It works very well in my skin. But from last 25 days I am suffering from stress and anxiety. So I want to ask that. Is my anxiety issue due to tretinoin cream? Please answer me. Should I continue cream or stop it now?

Dr. Shailaja BandlaPsychiatrist17yrs exp

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Hi, tretinoin cream belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids (synthetic or man made vitamin a). It is used primarily to treat acne and sun damaged skin. It's side effects include dry skin, peeling off, skin redness, burning, itching and tingling sensation. It's not advised to use if you are pregnant. Anxiety is not among the known side effects of this drug. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist for the same. And regarding continuation of tretinoid cream you can consult your dermatologist and decide about it. All the best.  

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