Understanding Trifarotene (Aklief)

Uses

This medication is approved to treat acne in the United States. Of course, patients have to be at least nine years old to use it! The cream is also an 'orphan drug' for congenital ichthyosis in Europe and the United States. Patients with that condition have dry and scaling skin. Their skin often thickens too!

Other retinoids treat acne on the patient's face. Trifarotene does this as well! However, this medication also treats acne on the trunk, such as the chest, back, and shoulders. It is the only retinoid that is effective at doing so! Clinical trials showed that patients saw significant improvement in acne on their face in two weeks. They saw the same level of improvement in four weeks for acne on their trunk!

Uncover the side effects of this medication next.