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[mkayx3]

ive been using tretinoin cream for the past 2 months. i know it can take up to 3+ months to see results but my skin is still even worse than when i started. i got the prescription about 1.5 years ago and finally worked up the courage to deal with the IB and worseining of the skin. i was hoping to see SOME results by now so it's pretty disapointing =(

soo anyway, i have an appt. to see a dermatologist thurs. and i was going to ask to switch so retin-a micro atleast, maybe even differin so i can use it with my BP. is one more effective than the other? (my problem is mild to moderate non-inflammed acne) also whats more effective out of the creams, gels, and liquids?

any advice would be great

[AsiaXiah]

When it comes down to topical retinoids, Tazorac is definitely the best at delivering results.

However, Tazorac is also the topical retinoid that people develop the most side effects to (such as extreme redness, flaking, stinging, etc.).

If your skin can handle Tazorac, I would definitely recommend it.

Differin is great in that it can be used with BP. Tazorac and Retin-A can't be used with BP because BP renders them unstable. Only Adapelene (the medication in Differin) has been proven to be stable enough to use directly with BP.

However, from personal experience, Differin was good in giving less irritation, but it didn't deliver good enough results for me.

Right now I'm on Retin-A and it just basically feels like a milder version of Tazorac. Both Tazorac and Retin-A do a great job of making you peel, which as annoying as flaking sounds like, is a good thing because it'll bring up that clear skin as time goes by.

Bottom line is, if you can handle Tazorac, definitely stick with it. Otherwise, Retin-A or Differin are good choices too (just hold off on the Accutane, unless you really need it).

[biscotte]

retin a micro is less irritating than the old regular retin a. You can have a stronger % with less irration.
It is a gel, but it looks like a cream.