Everything You Know About Trifarotene (Aklief)

Trifarotene's a new one! Yes, men, it's from 2019. This prescription retinoid is very powerful, so powerful. You'll see it sold under brand names like Aklief. It's best for using once a day at nighttime. Obviously, this one triggers some side effects when you're starting on it! Expect some dry and itchy skin, men. The good news? The effects go away.

Men, you need this med. It's a strong cystic acne treatment. It'll also be so great as an acne scar treatment. Obviously, you'll want to try other remedies. An OTC retinol cream works, as do many other acne skincare products! That said, you've got to know everything about trifarotene to see how it just might be the best acne treatment for you. The very best!

How It Works

Trifarotene's a retinoid, men. It's going to bind to retinoic acid receptors in your body! Men, there are 3 RAR isoforms in your body: alpha, beta, and gamma. This med targets the last one. In fact, it's the only retinoid that does! Targeting the gamma isoform means it's very, very strong. So strong. This isoform's the most common one in your skin, men. Many, many men find success with this med. It's going to make your skin, men, renew a lot faster. Everything will take less time to heal! You'll get smoother skin and no more acne thanks to that effect. Win.

Best Uses

Men, this med's so powerful! You'll use trifarotene to get rid of acne in a heartbeat. Gone! Many, many men also get this as an 'orphan drug' for congenital ichthyosis in Europe and the US. Yes, men, it's going to treat the dry, scaling skin and skin thickening from this condition. What a win, right? The best win ever!

Men, you know retinoids tackle acne on your face. This one's no different! But hold up, there's more! Trifarotene tackles acne on your back, chest, and shoulders too. It's the only retinoid that's proven and approved to do that! Men, you're going to see huge, huge results in acne on your face in 2 weeks. Just 2! These huge results come on your chest and back in 4 weeks.

Side Effects

Sad news. This med's got a few side effects, men. You'll see itchy skin and irritation the most! Trifarotene's also going to make you more sensitive to the sun. So much more sensitive! That's why sunburns are a common side effect too. Other common ones are burning, stinging, and a little redness where you applied this med. They're so common! So common. Rare ones exist on this med too. Keep your eyes sharp for swelling, pain, and discolored skin! Men, when you're allergic, you'll deal with hives and a rash too. Call your doc right away about that and the rare side effects. Good news! Men, you won't see most side effects after a month! You even have the power to make them vanish faster. All you need? Use moisturizer more often!

Precautions

Keep your guard up with this one, men. You've got precautions to take! Go over your health history with your doc before using trifarotene. Cover any skin conditions, like eczema. These mean huge, huge differences in your dose when you're still using this med. You need something lower! Men, your doc has to keep a closer eye on you too. Obviously, you've got to avoid using this med on eczema patches, as well as broken skin and open wounds. So obvious!

Men, you'll be applying this one once a day. Do it in the evening on dry skin. Keep it to a thin layer. That'll be about the size of a pea in your hand, of course. Men, you know what to avoid when applying this med. It's your nose and lips! Obviously, other precautions exist too. Don't use harsh skin products and hair removal creams. You'll need sunscreen in the morning too. Yes, you saw that coming!

Med Interactions

Yes, men, you're right: trifarotene has med interactions! They'll make your side effects appear more often. The side effects will be worse too! So men, you know your mission. Go over your current meds and supplements with your doc! Tell them about the skin products you have too. Everything is huge here.

This med interacts with at least 11 others. Examples? The huge, huge ones are isotretinoin, resorcinol, sulfur, and porfimer. Ingredients in skin products trigger issues too! The big ones here are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, obviously. So obvious! Men, read your skincare labels so, so closely. The closest you've ever read something!