Aklief Cream (Trifarotene)

Do’s

• Use Aklief Cream exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, typically once daily in the evening.
• Cleanse the affected area with a mild or soapless cleanser and pat dry before applying.
• Wash your hands before and after using the cream.
• Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected areas only.
• Use a moisturizer regularly to minimize skin irritation, especially when starting Aklief Cream.
• Use Aklief Cream consistently for maximum benefit. Apply it at the same time each day.
• Inform your healthcare provider if your acne doesn't improve or worsens.

Don'ts

• Don't get Aklief Cream in your eyes, lips, nose, or mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.
• Don't apply Aklief Cream to broken, sunburned, or eczematous skin.
• Don't use more than the prescribed amount or apply more frequently. This won't improve results faster and may increase side effects.

Common Side Effects:

• Local skin irritation
• Redness
• Scaling
• Dryness
• Stinging
• Burning at the application site

Serious Side Effects:

• Allergic reaction: such as rash, itching, swelling (especially of the face, tongue, or throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
• Serious skin reactions: In rare cases, Aklief cream may cause severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, or bullous dermatitis. 
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Burning in your eyes
• Skin pain
• A red or purple skin rash
• Blistering and peeling
• Sudden vision loss
• Blurred vision
• Tunnel vision
• Eye pain or swelling
• Seeing halos around lights

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Aklief cream,  contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have allergies to trifarotene, other retinoids, or any ingredients in Aklief Cream.

Inform your healthcare provider if you have eczema before using Aklief Cream.

Aklief Cream increases sun sensitivity. Limit sun exposure, avoid tanning booths and sunlamps, wear sunscreen, and wear protective clothing. Tell your healthcare provider if you get sunburned.

Avoid electrolysis, waxing, and chemical hair removal on treated areas while using Aklief Cream.

Be cautious using Aklief Cream if you recently used products with sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid.

Inform your healthcare provider about all medications. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications you take, including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products, before having surgery.

Aklief Cream may harm an unborn baby. Discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before using it if pregnant. It is unknown if Aklief Cream passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding and avoid applying it to nipples or areolas.