Frequently Asked Questions Following are Frequently Asked Questions about RENOVA. If you do not see the answer to a product-related question you might have, please call us at 1-800-54-RENOVA (1-800-547-3668) or e-mail us How It Works/Product Benefits Availability/Pricing Use/Regimen Safety/Side Effects How It Works/Product Benefits: What is the mechanism of action of RENOVA? Does RENOVA stop or reverse the aging process? Does RENOVA prevent the development of new wrinkles? When will I begin to see benefits from RENOVA? Availability/Pricing: Who markets RENOVA? How do I get RENOVA? Use/Regimen: How is RENOVA applied? Do RENOVA users need to avoid exposing their faces to sunlight? What is the daily skin care regimen for someone using RENOVA? How long can a person use RENOVA? What happens to the skin when use of RENOVA is stopped? Can RENOVA be used by adults of all ages? Can RENOVA be used on skin other than facial skin? Are there other products to avoid when using RENOVA? Can a person being treated with RENOVA use makeup? Safety/Side Effects: What are the side effects of RENOVA? What should I do if side effects occur? Can a woman use RENOVA if she is pregnant? Is there a link between RENOVA or tretinoin and birth defects? Can RENOVA be used by nursing mothers? Are there any other patients who should not use RENOVA? What is the mechanism of action of RENOVA? How does it work? While not fully understood, researchers believe that tretinoin, the active ingredient in RENOVA, works at the cellular level to reduce certain clinical signs of aging. Tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A. Clinical studies suggest that topical tretinoin increases collagen production and decreases collagen breakdown in the dermis to improve the skin's internal structure. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Does RENOVA stop or reverse the aging process? RENOVA is the first prescription cream proven to reduce certain clinical signs of photodamage associated with chronic sun exposure and the natural aging process. However, RENOVA does not completely eliminate the signs of aging, nor will it repair sun-damaged skin or reverse the aging process. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Does RENOVA prevent the development of new wrinkles? No, RENOVA treats, but does not prevent wrinkles. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top When will I begin to see benefits from RENOVA? When using RENOVA, you should begin to notice your skin becoming smoother and softer within the first month or two. Within three to four months, you may notice a reduction in fine facial wrinkles. Additional benefits should be apparent within five to six months of therapy. For more information on what to expect while using RENOVA, click here. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Who markets RENOVA? In the United States, RENOVA is marketed by OrthoNeutrogena, headquartered in Skillman, NJ. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top How do I get RENOVA? RENOVA is available by prescription only. If your dermatologist determines RENOVA is right for you, he or she will give you a prescription to get RENOVA from a pharmacy. Click here to find a dermatologist near you. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top How is RENOVA applied? You will receive individual instruction from your doctor about how and when to apply the product. Generally, RENOVA is recommended for use at night. For more information on how RENOVA is applied, click here. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Do RENOVA users need to avoid exposing their faces to sunlight? When using RENOVA, you should limit exposure to the sun (including sun lamps) and always use a sunscreen or moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Patients currently taking drugs known to be photosensitizers should not use RENOVA because of the possibility of increased susceptibility to the sun. Also, patients with facial sunburn should not use RENOVA until they have fully recovered. In all cases, RENOVA should be used as part of a total skin care and sun protection program under a doctor's supervision. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top What is the daily skin care regimen for someone using RENOVA? When RENOVA therapy is prescribed, your doctor will recommend an individualized, daily regimen for skin care that must be followed to ensure results. That routine will most likely include a gentle cleanser and a morning moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher. In all cases, RENOVA should be used as part of a total skin care and sun protection program. Click here for more information on a comprehensive regimen. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top How long can a person use RENOVA? RENOVA has been proven effective in clinical trials for use up to 52 weeks. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top What happens to the skin when use of RENOVA is stopped? Continued use of RENOVA as part of a total skin care regimen, including moisturizer and sunscreen, helps maintain the results achieved during the initial course of RENOVA therapy. With discontinuation of RENOVA therapy, many patients will lose most of the product's effects. Your doctor will determine the length of therapy right for you. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Can RENOVA be used by adults of all ages? Clinical studies for RENOVA 0.02% Cream have been conducted in individuals up to the age of 71. Consult your doctor on the use of RENOVA. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Can RENOVA be used on skin other than facial skin? Current labeling indicates the use of RENOVA on facial skin. You should consult your doctor. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Are there other products to avoid when using RENOVA? Patients using RENOVA should discuss the use of other facial skin products with their doctor. The following products should be used with caution because they may increase irritation: other topical medications; medicated or abrasive facial soaps or shampoos; cosmetics that have a strong drying effect; products with high concentrations of alcohol; astringents, spices or lime ingredients/scents; and products that may irritate the skin such as permanent waves, hair dye, and hair removal treatments including waxing and depilatories. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Can a person being treated with RENOVA use makeup? Yes, but all makeup should be removed and the face thoroughly cleansed before RENOVA is applied. RENOVA users should review their use of cosmetics with their doctors. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top What are the side effects of RENOVA? While using RENOVA, you may experience some redness, itching or peeling. This is most often mild, and most common when treatment is started. In some patients, irritation may be severe. When using RENOVA, you should limit exposure to the sun and always use a sunscreen. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top What should I do if side effects occur? You should consult your doctor. Usually, side effects are well tolerated. In some cases, your physician will direct you to use less RENOVA, decrease the frequency of application, increase the use of moisturizers, discontinue use temporarily or discontinue use altogether. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Can a woman use RENOVA if she is pregnant? Is there a link between RENOVA or tretinoin and birth defects? RENOVA should only be used under medical supervision as part of a total skin care and sun protection program. Current labeling for RENOVA states that it should not be used by pregnant women or women attempting to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while using RENOVA, you should contact your doctor immediately. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Can RENOVA be used by nursing mothers? It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when RENOVA is administered to a nursing woman. Consult with your doctor. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top Are there any other patients who should not use RENOVA? RENOVA should only be used under medical supervision as part of a total skin care and sun protection program. It should not be used by individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of its components, and should be discontinued if hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients is noted. RENOVA should not be used by people taking drugs known to be photosensitizers, or by pregnant women, women attempting to become pregnant or in women at high risk of pregnancy. Full U.S. Prescribing Information Back to Top

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