Tretinoin (Retin-A, Retisol-A) Reviews

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Anonymous, Colorado Springs, CO Nov 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears acne! (Smooths out wrinkles for older folks) Cons: Leaves my face severely dry and flaky Bottom Line: I've used this product since last year (mid October `08) for my severe cystic acne. It ended up taking a little over 2 months for my face to clear. Ever since then I've used it 1 to 2 times a week and then I completely stopped using it in February `09. My face started to break out once again in August. So bottom line, try not to get lazy with this product! (I was left with some minor scars) Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

minocyqueen, New York, NY Nov 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works on stubborn acne when other products don't Cons: Severe initial breakout; too harsh for fair/sensitive skin Bottom Line: Use with caution! Retin-A Micro 0.04% cleared up my stubborn bacne when nothing else (BP, salicylic acid, antibiotic pills and topicals) would. I didn't notice an initial breakout on the back, maybe because I couldn't see it, or because it was winter and I didn't care. I'm still using it and my back is crystal clear! Woo-hoo! There is some itching but it can be helped with moisturizer. I tried it on my face and boy was that a mistake. I have very fair and sensitive skin, and it made my face very red, scaly, and bumpy. I gave up at the 7-week point. It may have worked if I'd stuck with it, but it wasn't worth it in my opinion. The initial breakout was too severe on the face. It turned my mild acne into a red-hot mess. I barely recognized myself and cried every day. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 5.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lucy, Devon, England Nov 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Smoother skin. Whiteheads dry out quicker. Cons: Oily and flaky skin Bottom Line: I am 32 years old and have only recentlly been refererred to a dermatologist after over 15 years of moderate to severe acne. I requested to try this product before they put me on Accutane. Unfortunately this product does not work for me. Although I have some good days and the whiteheads I do get dry out and clear up quicker, most days I still have on average 5 - 10 whiteheads. My next course of action is Accutane.... Recommended: Yes Usage: Lucy has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lisa, Olympia, WA Nov 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: -eventually clears up most acne -less oily skin, skin regularizes -softens and smooths skin, clearer texture Cons: -takes 2-3 months for it to really start working -at first, causes painful cystic acne -leaves a bunch of scars :( Bottom Line: Definitely use this product if you have the patience. I used coverup so it didn't effect my self-esteem too much, it was just annoying to see all the acne scars left from the cystic acne that Retin A gave me the first month or so. After a while, however, my skin really started to improve--the overall quality along with the acne. Just remember to regularly apply it but only enough to cover a thin layer on your face. The only big con is the acne scarring, but that will eventually go away. It's worth the clear skin. Recommended: Yes Usage: Lisa has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anominous, AZ Nov 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I got this product on friday, put it on that night, and woke up with a HUGE bump on my forehead! Im hoping this is part of the initial breakout, cus i REALLY want to get it over with quick. Cons: (The above could also be considered bad) Bottom Line: Well, this product is supposed to get the crap (yes your acne is crap) out of your face, and so far i hope it is doing that for me. Haven't tried it on my back though... (im using the .04%) Usage: Anominous has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 30.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

pudding.cup, Irvine, CA Nov 1st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Its been 3 months---way fewer pimples, texture of skin improved a lot (my skin is less oily now than before). I seriously doubt any other commercial acne treatment product can give me the same results! I got a prescription through my doctor. Cons: MINOR irritations the first 3 weeks, flakiness with some redness... but it seriously didn't look any worse than my pimples. Use jojoba oil as a moisturizer. Bottom Line: I wanted to share my positive experience with Retin A because initially I was so discouraged by the reviews and I was afraid to try it. I posted my experience on the message board. http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Retin-t247303.html&gopid=2740703#entry2740703 I've tried so many things within my budget and nothing has worked as consistently and long-lasting as Retin A. Every other product I've tried has always worked initially, but then slowly over time, the effects of the products wear off. I think Jojoba oil is a wonderful buffer to the irritations you get with Retin A. I have really sensitive skin that turns red easily. Just be smart and stay out of the sun when your starting this product and skip a day if your skin overly irritated. I don't really recommend using other acne products while your doing this because I didn't and I think it would add to the irritation. Be patient for the results! For way more details, read my post. Recommended: Yes Usage: pudding.cup has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, San Diego, CA Oct 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: the retin A really does work. after applying it in at night, i would wake up with a really really greasy face, but after washing my face it would stay dry for a few hours Cons: takes a couple weeks before it starts working, made my face sunburned everday (had to apply sunblock everyday), and smells bad in the beginning Bottom Line: it helped my acne a little bit, drying my face up But never really cleared up all my acne Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Des, Florida Oct 28th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: didnt use it long enough to find out Cons: Angelina Jolie LIP!!! Bottom Line: I was prescribed this by ny new Dermotologist. I waited till the weekend to take this & good thing I did. I did as the directions told me to do since I was supposed 2 take it every nite. & when I awoke the next morning my top lip was swallon.and its day 2 and it still looks the same. & to top my day off my doctor isnt in his office! Recommended: No Usage: Des has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Shannon, Canada Oct 26th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: None. Cons: Worsened breakouts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Painful! Extreme dryness! Bottom Line: This stuff was horrible!! I dont have a lot of acne.. and it gave me TONS! I brokeout soo bad.. the worst I ever have!! It burned when I put it on.. felt like i was peeling off my skin.. seriously. I know there is a purging period... but i gave it over a month and my self esteem couldnt handle it anymore. I couldnt even wear makeup properly because my skin was soo dry... I still have scars from it. Recommended: No Usage: Shannon has used this item for about a month. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Retina, Retinville Oct 26th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: do what it claims Cons: the usual side effects (dryness, redness, initial breakouts, etc). Bottom Line: I am currently in my 8th week of micro retin-a (.04%) and i'm starting to see improvement. The key to this product is keep it simple. Do no use other harsh chemical on your face while on Retin-a. Do not exfoliate! wash your face with a mild cleanser, follow the instructions (pea-sized amount or less!) and most importantly, stick it through! Do not pick on it..you can try use Eucerin redness reduce lotion during the day. I know the initial breakout can be hard but you must preserver! good luck! Recommended: Yes Usage: Retina has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 25.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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