Tretinoin (Retin-A, Retisol-A) Reviews

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Anonymous, Vancouver, Canada Sep 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Haven't seen any yet. Cons: Hasn't started to work yet after three weeks. All it has done for my skin has made it very oily through the night and then in the morning after I wash it it becomes dry and peels when I want to but my makeup on. Bottom Line: I hope it starts to work I will keep on trying. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

College Sep 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Only medication that has worked for me. Affordable Cons: Took Forever to Work like 8 months for it to really clear up Bottom Line: I used to have horrible acne to the point where it was unbearable to look at. Using this medication it's going to get worse before it gets better but stick with it! I can't be any happier with the results. My face is relatively clear now a huge improvement over where it was a year ago. Now I can start rebuilding that self confidence (: O and the retina tubes they last forever!!!!! you don't even know lol Recommended: Yes Usage: College has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 20.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maddy, Ackworth, GA Sep 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Slightly faded some marks left from other acne products. Cons: Makes acne worst. Dries and causes peeling in the skin. It also allows the pigmentation of your fae to get darker unless you use a moisterizer with SPF 40 by neutrogena. The pimples, nodules get bigger and gradually take a very long time to shrink. Bottom Line: I have been using the product for 4 weeks now and it causes my skin to peel and dry out it also creates more pimples and painful nodules underneath the skin that don't go away. ( it been 4 weeks and its still on my face along with some other new ones). Don't get it you will be very disappointed you wasted your time, money and energy on a product that boost your confidence even lower. Recommended: No Usage: Maddy has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 21.40 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Heffa, UK Sep 17th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: See the blackheads and whiteheads pushing themselves toward the surface of the skin. Cons: I have mild eczema thus the Retin A has somewhat provoked the irritation already there, leaving it more red and a little dry. Initial breakout now occuring as I'm only on my second week of using it. Bottom Line: I went to the dermatologist 3 weeks ago, and as I only have mild acne, mostly comprising of blackheads and whiteheads across the chin and nose area, the derm suggested I use this. I worked up the dosage of it, so that I had no major reaction to it, other than the expected dryness etc. Because I've only properly been using it 3 weeks, the initial breakout has commenced- joy of joys. However looking at the above comments it seems to be the norm, and most of you have said it has worked wonders, particularly after the third week of using it. I start uni in London on Saturday (two days away) so unfortunately I will not have the skin I wanted for that. However I'm really really hoping this stuff works. I suppose I can't expect it to work any faster than it is, so fingers crossed ey! Recommended: Yes Usage: Heffa has used this item for a few weeks. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

VAL, Houston Tx Sep 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Been working great for me! Im on .1% and so far my skin looks smooth and much more clear Cons: sensitive to the sun. Take a good 6 months before it starts to really work. Bottom Line: I absolutely love this product!!! Ive been using it for years and it brings a glow to my complection as well as clear the acne. Not only does it make my skin clear and smooth but I have no wrinkles! Thats definitly a plus!!! Over all YOU MUST STICK TO THE PRODUCT OR U WILL NOT SEE RESULTS!! this medication is not meant to work over nite or in a few weeks!! I too broke out 3rd week of using it but if ur patient like i was you will see results in a few months. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

JulyBaby86, Columbia, MD Sep 14th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Takes a few weeks to start working, but once it starts it works pretty well. Cons: Eventualy stops working and it makes skin very dry and sensitive. Bottom Line: If you have mild acne I say go for it, anything more than that I don't think its worth the aggrivation. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 50.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

john, marietta g.a Sep 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: None yet Cons: It seems like my acne has gotten worse. Bottom Line: UNsure of this product Recommended: No Usage: john has used this item for a few weeks. Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lyndsay_Lou, Wales, UK Sep 11th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works! Gets rid of acne! Cons: easily sun burnt, have to wait half hour before putting moisturiser/make up on Bottom Line: I have used this product for about 7 weeks, I had a mild breakout in the second week which consisted of 3 massive cystic boils on my right cheek. these dissapeared within about 1 week but left 3 red scars behind which are slowly fading with this product. I use the 0.025% gel, I have experienced very very mild peeling around chin/mouth area but nothing a bit of moisturiser cant sort out, combined with bare minerals make up this stuff is amazing! the only product that has worked ! im 26 and believe me I have tried it all apart from accutane as I was a bit scared after reading all the reviews! and I am so glad I tried this before even contemplating taking it. This gel however has not helped with my greasy skin but I find bare minerals mineral veil works well to stop my shine. I just hope it gets rid of my wrinkles now from overuse of the sunbed as a kid! (this was the only thing that would dry my spots and reduce the appearance of scars!!!) Recommended: Yes Usage: Lyndsay_Lou has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Hollywood, San Diego, CA Sep 7th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Will get rid of ALL of your acne. Gives your face a nice, toned, blemish-free look. Best thing out there, this is coming from someone who has been on Accutain among other medication. Cons: It takes time to work. Red, peeling skin for the first week and a half. Easily sunburnt. Bottom Line: It works. Give it 2 months and see for yourself. You will hate your skin the first two months, as huge, cystic acne will show up on your skin, but those would have shown up regardless of the medication, it was just a matter of time. Stick with it, use every other day if the side effects are too harsh on you. Use a sunscreen as you WILL get sun damage. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work quickly, it is not meant to work that way. Most importantly, enjoy your perfect skin :) Recommended: Yes Usage: Hollywood has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 100.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Retin-A topical cream, TX Sep 7th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: newer blemishes are smaller, they go away much faster. My skin's texture has improved. Cons: Dryness, redness, lots of peeling in the first few weeks. I've been using it about two months, and havent had the so callled "initial breakout" so we'll see. Bottom Line: Basically it takes all the junk out from underneath the skin. However, it severly irritated my skin the first week. BUT THEN, i mixed the Retin-a cream with the moisturizer, about a pea sized amount of moisturizer to half that amount of retin-a. Then, the irritation went away! Since i've been using it only two months i hope im past the initial breakout. When using this product, don't use too much and have a good moisturizer! It has helped my acne! Recommended: Yes Usage: Retin-A topical cream has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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