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Compare ALITRETINOIN (PANRETIN) and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% (Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel 1.2%/0.025%) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
PANRETIN · Retinoid
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Alitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) is a naturally occurring endogenous retinoid that binds to and activates all known intracellular retinoid receptor subty...
Approved for
Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel 1.2%/0.025% · Retinoid
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Clindamycin : [See Microbiology ( 12.4 ).] Tretinoin : Although the exact mode of action of tretinoin is unknown, current evidence suggests that topical tr...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 12 Reddit discussions
ALITRETINOIN
0%
positive
3 threads
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2%
56%
positive
9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
3 Reddit threads analysed for ALITRETINOIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
21 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing ALITRETINOIN to other medications
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33F, 135lb, Acne - taking Isotretinoin for 6 months, 50mg dose, 4 weeks left. Mild asthma, managed. Ive been taking Accutane / Isotretinoin for the last 6 months and my acne is almost all gone, to reach cumulative dose my Derm prescribed me 4 more weeks and im done. Picked up my prescription as nor
**Background:** Hi I am a 20-year-old male. I have had **Atopic Dermatitis** for 5 years and **Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic Eczema)** for 2 years. Recently (last 4 months), the pompholyx has spread to my **palms** and is now persistent. **Current Symptoms:** **Extreme Exudation:** My fingers "drip" clea
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9 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2%
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
38 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
# The Standard Stuff **PICTURES:** [https://imgur.com/a/tEs5g50](https://imgur.com/a/tEs5g50) **INFO:** * *Weight:* 160 lb * *Sex:* Male * *Height:* 5’9” * *Dosage:* (it's complicated, explanation in below section) * 10 mg/day for 3 months * 30 mg/day for 1 month * 40 mg/day for 1 month
*Behind the redness is something even greater* \- **"BE YOU"** ​ * BIO - Desi lad , living away from the extremities of mega metro cities and serving as a doctor in SATAN's ass (Rajasthan), as it occured that the first and only girl i tried to propose in my 24 yrs of lifespan turned out t
**Acne+Comedones:** Alright so the main things that help with acne and comedones are Salicylic acid, Clindamycin Phosphate,Benzyl Peroxide,Retinoids (adapalene,Tretinoin,Tazarotene),Azelaic acid and Isotretinoin/Accutane. I'll explain em down below when to use each active but keep your expectations
Hello! I had my first meeting with a dermatologist about a week ago for mild-moderate acne that I've struggled with since puberty (I'm now in my early twenties). He prescribed me Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 1.2%/5%, Spironolactone 50mg, and Arazlo 0.045%. He mentioned that the Ara
Hello, ​ I'm feeling very overwhelmed since starting tretinoin and could use some advice. ​ For background, I'm 26 and have had acne on my face, chest, and back since I was 13. I have tried various topicals, including clindamycin phosphate, benzoyl peroxide, and sodium sulfacet
I (30f) have questions lol. This might be long but please bear with me. I’ve suffered from cystic acne, black heads, pustules, nodules, white heads.. you get it, almost my whole life. I had finally gotten it under control over the last couple of years using: * Murad salicylic gel cleanser * Murad
I recently started to see a new dermatologist of whom prescribed me a completely new medication routine. I was taking clindamycin 1% once in the morning, and tretinoin .025% once at night, with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser before each medication application and varicream lite lotion after to moistu
Hi everyone! I have been using Biacna gel (0.025 tret + 1.2% clindamycin phosphate) for almost 4 months now. Its going pretty well and I see a difference in the amount of time it takes my acne to go away so I know its working. But I also know that clindamycin is an antibiotic and you can develop re
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both ALITRETINOIN and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% belong to the Retinoid class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
ALITRETINOIN carries 3 FDA warnings. CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND TRETINOIN GEL 1.2% carries 2 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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