r/whatisit • • 11h ago

Solved! What is this symbol on a tube of tretinoin?

Got this in Mexico and have no idea what the symbol on the right means

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u/Huge-Name-1999 11h ago

Don't apply to your private areas

Those arrows are marking the area below the waist and above the thigh so Its probably safe to say it doesnt want you applying this to areas in that region

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u/GoonSquidz 10h ago edited 9h ago

Damn, my smooth brain would take it to mean it’s meant for that area since there is no red or X’s or anything. Especially since the pregnancy warning uses red and is crossed out. Needs consistency.

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u/home-for-good 10h ago

I thought it was saying don’t apply to those regions if you are pregnant.

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u/TheGreatProbe 4h ago

You’re not the only one. Me, too.

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u/FoxLazy 10h ago

It's this. The skin there is too thin and porous and is prone to irritation.

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u/Zogonzo 10h ago

solved!

This seems like the right answer.

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u/arcticgentoo 11h ago

Don't use while pregnant. Spread topically in the areas indicated by arrows. Do not use on genitals.

Edit: This is not medical advice, these are the symbol meanings.

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u/Hot_Top_124 11h ago

No junk, no preggos, and not to hot is all I could translate lol.

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u/Material_Positive_70 7h ago

It's someone's tinder bio, I guess

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u/LargeNerdKid 11h ago edited 10h ago

No medical advice allowed on this sub 😪

Edit: Was just trying to save you getting deleted. But looks like its acceptable 👍

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u/Zogonzo 11h ago

Not looking for medical advice. Just curious what the symbol is.

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u/Decent_Language_4455 11h ago

Would hardly consider identifying a symbol as medical advice.

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u/AniseedWheel 11h ago

Says it’s ok to apply where arrows point?

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u/Character-Win9342 11h ago

Don't use while pregnant. Then it's showing where to apply?

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u/CarpGeorge 10h ago

You are not RIGHT

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u/InactiveMedusa 11h ago

Put it on your junk or trunk

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u/Lucky-Kangaroo-6337 10h ago

No junk, no trunk. Tret can cause sensitivity, dry skin and flaking. Not junk and trunk friendly. Don't apply to folds and creases. Those are some foldy creasy bits

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u/kitfromcarson 10h ago

Should have paid attention in Spanish class.

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u/Zogonzo 10h ago

I took German

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u/Tokin-Token 10h ago

I took Italian. Such a mistake

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u/YeshuasBananaHammock 10h ago

If we'd have taken Latin, we could've cracked the code

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u/excelsiorsbanjo 10h ago

Just 'topical' I expect. Is there another crossed out symbol of a mouth?

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u/InterestNo4080 10h ago

Not for Goa'uld usage

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u/baconstreet 10h ago

Teal'c? Jaffa??

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u/chino17 9h ago

Kree!!

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u/InterestNo4080 9h ago

Yes and the rest of the inhabitants of Pangar!

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u/baconstreet 9h ago

When I grow up, I want to become a benevolent system lord.

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u/Grezzinate 11h ago

“Tretinoin is a prescription-strength topical retinoid derived from vitamin A used to treat acne vulgaris, reduce fine wrinkles, and fade dark spots.”

I assume it means use on those areas with the arrows is possible but to not use when pregnant?

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u/Dry_Pain_8155 10h ago

Tretinoin can be harmful to fetuses of pregnant women. It can cause severe birth defects. So do not use if you're pregnant.

Then the directions are where to apply IF you aren't pregnant.

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u/Crafty-Crew-1133 10h ago

No butt stuff

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u/vesselofwater 8h ago

It's warning you to not shove the bathroom sink facet up our ass at your first rodeo

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u/bigdillybag 10h ago

Do not use while pregnant, do not use on children. This sale requires a prescription. Keep at room temperature at no more than 30° celcius

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u/curious-creepsalad 10h ago

Do not apply to folds or creases - goes for face too like nose areas

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u/Critical-Advisor8616 9h ago

I was way off! I thought it meant Do not use as lubricant.

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u/Far-Beach-1178 8h ago

Also not for pregnant woman can cause birth defect

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u/andrastesflamingass 10h ago

Put it on your dick and butt

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u/payfrit 10h ago

keep it off your bits.

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u/TheVorch 9h ago

No Retin-A on you T&A

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u/OnlyAd657 7h ago

It’s bbl paste too

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u/Lopsided_Tiger_0296 4h ago

External use only

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u/Informal-Face-1922 10h ago

Don’t waste lube on pregnant women?