Hello acne.org,

Does anyone else have enlarged pores/appearance of larger pores from using Tretinoin or any other retinol?

This is commonly reported. I haven't seen any conclusive proof that the tretinoin actually causes the enlarged pores, or if it's just that the reduced sebum production and general improvement of texture makes the pores more noticeable (e.g. when there's less going on in the facial area, you're going to notice smaller issues like pores).

I feel like I have enlarged pores, but I started using Differin in my teens and I didn't pay close enough attention to really say if that's the cause. Remember the sun damage and general aging also causes enlarged pores.