Learn About Trifarotene (Aklief)

Precautions

Take precautions with this medication! Ladies, start by discussing your medical history with your doctor. They're going to make sure this retinoid is safe for you! You often can't take it when you have eczema or a similar skin condition. When you do, you will need a lower dose! You will get closer monitoring too. Unfortunately, this medication isn't right for you when you're pregnant. Most of the time, you can't use it when you're breastfeeding too! When your doctor prescribes it anyway, you will need to use small amounts on the smallest area and, yes, for the shortest amount of time! You absolutely can't use it anywhere your baby's mouth might reach. Of course, you can't use it on open wounds or broken skin. Don't put it on eczema either!

Ladies, use trifarotene once a day in the evening. Never use it in the morning! This is vital, since it's going to make you more sensitive to the sun. With that in mind, you will need to use sunscreen daily too. Make sure your skin's clean and dry when applying. A thin layer of this retinoid works! This is about the size of a pea. Rub it in well, but avoid your lips and nose. Of course, avoid using harsh skincare products too, including hair removal creams.

Medication Interactions

Trifarotene has a few medication interactions, just like any other prescription! Ladies, these interactions make side effects more likely. They will also make them a little more serious too. So, review your current medications and supplements with your doctor. Talk about your skincare products too!

This retinoid has 11 interactions. Some examples of what it interacts with are resorcinol, isotretinoin, sulfur, and methoxsalen. This medication will also interact with a few skincare ingredients, like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide! That's why you have to look at all ingredient labels carefully. These ingredients appear in cleansers and spot treatments the most.