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Tretinoin (Retin-A, Retisol-A) Reviews
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staarz88
September 8, 2011
| Pros | Difference is not yet noticeable. |
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| Cons | After 4 days of continuous use, the skin around eyes started burning even though I do not apply near eyes Acne seems a lot better in the morning but charm goes away as soon as I wash my face |
| Bottom line | I have been using this since about a few days. I am still not sure if it is causing any difference with my acne. I have some cystic acne and I sometimes just pop them which might be why it is not getting better. Also area around my eyes seem very sensitive and they were puffed up this morning with a burning sensation even though I apply no where close to the eyes. I strictly stick to just the cheeks and the forehead. |
| Price paid | $25.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Notsoanonymous123 from Australia
September 8, 2011
| Pros | Smooth skin unblocked stubborn blocked pores (very slowly though) controls oiliness++ Cheap! (get a perscription from your doc and purchase online from Alldaychemist). |
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| Cons | Redness Burning (if you put on too much) Flaking Constant inflammed pimples (may be just me) Need lots and lots of patience |
| Bottom line | I started using retin A gel in March 2011. I have played around a bit with my regimen and have just started to get some consistancy going. First 3 months was really bad, I was not working so I could handle staying at home during that time. I was experiencing a lot of red, angry pimples that would take a while to fade and being impatient I would sqeeze tham and make them worse, or else have the same pimple come back again and again. So I learned to control the picking habit, and limit it only to pimples which had surfaced. 4th month was really good, nice and calm skin, I thought, the dreaded initial breakout was over... boy was I wrong... 5th, 6th month... started getting more breakouts, these were different, they were very deep and very stubborn. So, this is almost the end of 6 month of using retin A. So far, most of my pores have cleared, there still remains some active buggers mainly on my cheeks, but they will hopefully fade too. Bottom Line: Don't expect miracles, this is serious stuff and its takes a loooong time. So, if you are not seeing results after 3 months, don't be surprised! I hope to stick with it another 6 months, if my acne is not under control by then, then i will quit. I hope to post another review 6 months later. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $7.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Charlotte from UK
September 6, 2011
| Pros | Smoother skin. Healthy skin tone. Fresh faced. Confidence boost. Could say alot more! |
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| Cons | The only thing that bothers me is how flakey my skin looks and kinda feels when using it. Slight 'stinging' sensation on newly sqeezed or hard, angry under the skin kind of Spots. |
| Bottom line | I havn't had Acne for a terribly long time. I'm a 13 year old girl now and when I started my Acne and treatment. I basically blame a cheap Face Mud Mask although my Mum thinks different. I used to have lovely skin and one day... POOF! I used to wake up depressed about going to School and would often cry over how ugly and self concious I felt. I didn't have the world of Money so treatments were minimal. I used 4 Hour spot cream from Clearasil and didn't see a change. It all just got to much and I demanded to see a Dermatologist but my Mum said it would cost too much. She took me to the local Doctors and he said I had slight Acne and told me it takes years to fully cure. He gave me Retin-A which I rub over my face (Minus cheeks) at night after a face wash. Can't really remember how long Iv'e been using it for but didn't think it was doing anthing but peel my skin at first. Absoulutly love this product and suggest any one to go to a Doctor and get it on Prescription like me. Don't feel like just because of a few spots and redness that you are any less of a person. Your beautiful no matter what, and youv'e got to start believing it! (I would also recomend a dab of Sudo-Creme on any redness) ;) Good luck Gorgeous, Charlotte <3 |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
kayla
September 4, 2011
| Pros | Maybe starting working 3 months in? |
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| Cons | Broke me out TERRIBLY for 3 months straight. So bad on my forehead I cut myself bangs. |
| Bottom line | Before retin-a micro, I was doing okay just using BP but I really wanted something that would keep me consistently clear. Retin-a micro started breaking me out within the first week... I kept it up thinking intial break out but it lasted for around 3 months, until finally I seemed to start clearing up a little bit.. and then went on vacation to Hawaii and broke out teerribbly again (maybe due to the sun too?). I promptly stopped. And cleared up sort of using just bp... which is only moderately satisfying. Regardless, this product was an awful experience for me. |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Banglez from The Bahamas
September 4, 2011
| Pros | Cleared up some bumps Made my skin a bit smoother Seems like its going to work Cheap (only 19 dollars for 10 refills, in the bahamas things are more expensive so this is a good price) |
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| Cons | Initial Breakout Have to be careful about the sun. |
| Bottom line | Im 15.. And Ive tried so many things that didnt work on my acne.. this is my second dermatologist. He gave me Retin-A 0.0025% to use AT NIGHT, Clindamycin Gel 39GM to use in the morning, Dianne 35 pill to take to regulate my hormones (I have hormonal acne) and some 5000 IU Vitamin D Pills. He says the vitamin a and d will work together to help the scars. My face hasnt been getting red or feeling worse or anything yet but my face has always been pretty immune to that stuff when it comes to acne products.. I guess its cause I live in the bahamas where the sun is blazing on your skin all the time so my skin is pretty used to it.. I know that my face is going to get worse, but Its gotten alot better so I know when it gets worse its ntohing I cant deal with... Ive dealt with it for years so I think I can deal for atleast 1 more month or so. Dont be scared to try it, If it drys your face use moisturizer with SPF in it, Its best just using it at night. Be smart!!! lol Ive used: Clearasil, Proactiv, MaxClarity, Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, St. Ives, some weird thing Clear somthing..... Facial Masks, Lemon Juice, Vitamin E and Honey, Doxycycline i think its spelled like that.. and one more thing he last dermatologist prescribed to me. NONE WORKED. But I feel as if this is going to work because my skin is already smoother (: |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $18.82 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
MissKylieTomato from San Diego
September 4, 2011
| Pros | Soaks up oil Depletes/erases whiteheads Tightens skin Smooth! |
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| Cons | Takes a long time! |
| Bottom line | I've been using this with for atleast 3 years, along with another topical (duac, etc). This is the only topical, along with Aczone (my current regimen) that I actually like putting on! Both are sheer and don't smell like bleach or other blahh stenches! But seriously, it's taken me a bit less than three years on this to find other products that accentuate it (currently Aczone, baking soda, Clean & Clear Oil-Free Facial Wash, and Doxycycline are doing the trick!) but of course, if you don't like being on an oral medication, I'd still recommend this because I swear it fights acne off- while you sleep, especially! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Kim from Vancouver, BC
August 28, 2011
| Pros | A few less pimples than usual Unlike Clindoxyl it doesn't dye fabrics Easy to use |
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| Cons | Dries skin Red face Didn't have significant changes |
| Bottom line | When I get breakouts, I get breakouts that can amount to around 20 pimples all in the chin area, including cystic acne. I used .04% Retin-A for a few months. I started with once a week than up to 5 days a week. I lowered the dosage because I'd have to scrub the dead skin off every day. It dried my skin out big time and it was very red. Someone even commented that I must have gone away to get such a tan. Sometimes my skin would burn to the point of tears in my eyes. I didn't think the product was worth it. I still got pimples, maybe aorund 15 instead of 20. I'd rather use Clindoxyl to help get rid of pimples than burning my skin off. |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
lydiabb from denver
August 28, 2011
| Cons | Not working well |
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| Bottom line | I've been using this for 7 weeks and my skin in worse than ever. I wake up with hard pimples and have hyperpegmentation all over my face and neck. Very gross. But I'm going to keep with it. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous
August 27, 2011
| Pros | Clears up the tiny bumps. Clears up all other kinds of acne No new bumps or lesions form. Skin is smoother than before acne started. Skin is healthier looking than ever. Old lesions heal faster. |
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| Cons | Irritates your skin at times. Took me 10 weeks for no new lesions to appear. There is an initial breakout. |
| Bottom line | Basically, this product gives you 10 weeks of bad skin for near perfect skin forever after. I would recommend this product to anyone else. At many points during the initial 10 weeks I found myself worrying about whether the product would actually begin to clear up the acne at all. However, just a couple of days after 10 weeks I noticed that no new lesions were appearing. Not only this, my skin had a better overall complexion than before I stared retin-a micro gel .04%. If you are a current user who finds them self in the early weeks of usage, and are worrying about your initial breakout, my advice would just be to stick it through because it will be worth it before you know it. To those of you who are questioning whether or not to use this product, I would say use it. Just be aware that there is an initial breakout which means you will probably have more acne lesions than you ever have before. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
F from Massachusetts
August 23, 2011
| Pros | Clears Acne Red acne bumps are gone Skin is smoother I am beginning to look AMAZING, LOL. |
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| Cons | Dried my skin a little bit. Use a moisturizer if you have issues. |
| Bottom line | I have had acne since I was 13 years old. I have started cyclines for antibiotics since April (It is now August '11) Began with doxycycline, now on minocycline. Acne was on face, shoulders, chest sometimes. Antib's did work to an extent, less whiteheads as they were every day. WELL TRETINOIN is a miracle cream. I have NEVER seen my skin so clear and I am now 24 years old. Incredible. I have been using the cream for one month. Results are approx 80%. I am waiting longer to see if everything heals. I feel like this was literally a miracle for me. 10$ with insurance, lasts a long time. Put it on at night time on days you will not be in the sun. As tolerated. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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