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When i was at 6th week of differin (same thing as tretinoin) my face was a total mess, really severe acne, but now after about 5 months i am totally clear. it got all good after about 3 months 
. Continue until week 12 and see what happends, it will surely help. And remember than people do not care about your acne as much as you do, we are our own worst critics.
... Currently on week 7 .. Kinda notice little improvement on my right cheek.. However, my forehead is now full of tiny bumps that were really noticeable. There were days wherein my face feel smooth, then after few days it will be back to what it was before. Really annoying and depressing.. I dont have any big cyst or pimples with pus , but i do have these tiny zits, A LOT . They are really small , but since they were too many, i guessed it is actually equivalent to a red angry pimple with pus... My face is so rough and my forehead is really dry.. I wonder when will i stop getting this small tiny bumps.
At what week did you stop getting breakouts? When should i expect consistent improvement.. Huhuhuhuhu
Im trying to stick with it for at least 12 weeks... I still have hopes that tret will make me clear though it is really frustrating. Im only using tret 0.025% and clindamycin phosphate antibacterial topical solution. I dont know if i should expect anymore. Dissappoiments is only contributing to my depression.
Almost week 10, im quite happy that the peeling and redness is now gone. I dont have any pus-filled pimples. My only problem is that my face is still full of whiteheads or what they called comedones. These tiny bumps are really annoying. Some of them are really itchy and appear red. But all in all, i think im better than before. However, i develop depression and anxiety disorder and my stress over these horrible bumps contributed to it significantly. So even though my skin is improving, i still feel worse. I cant sleep and i still felt miserable and hopeless even though the treatment is working. I cant be happy even if im trying to.
19 hours ago, Poesjex said:How's it going?
currently on week 12...
I understand your frustrations but damn girl I would kill for that skin... I know it is difficult but try to be happy you don't have acne anymore? The retinoid skin-cell-renewing cycle will complete now and maybe the itching, dryness and sensitiveness will go away now. I am dreaming that my skin looks like yours one day!
48 minutes ago, acneistheworst said:currently on week 12...It doesnt look bad in pictures but i swear i still feel worse. Yes it did eliminate most of my pimples ,but skin become so dry and dull, my pores became bigger and my face became very sensitive. It seems like i age 10 years within 3 months. I am better last week and i am almost clear, i thought could finally breathe lightly but i dont know why this week it is getting worse again. Ive been using papaya soap last month but when i went back to my derm last week, she asked me to stop it and use dove sensitive bar instead. Now, I have red patches on both of my cheeks, it feels tight and itchy but i cant scratch it coz i will irritate it further. I used to have a clear smooth face... I miss those times.
Are you taking tretinoin in topical form or orally?
Any signs of depression are not to be ignored!
3 hours ago, Poesjex said:I understand your frustrations but damn girl I would kill for that skin... I know it is difficult but try to be happy you don't have acne anymore? The retinoid skin-cell-renewing cycle will complete now and maybe the itching, dryness and sensitiveness will go away now. I am dreaming that my skin looks like yours one day!
you motivate me somehow..thank you. Yeah these days have been really cold and i guessed that also contributed to the dryness..my skin feel so tight and it hurts when you touch it. I wish that the skin cell renewing to complete real quick. My mom told me that problem is not my acne anymore, im now battling with the psychological and emotional impact of acne. Aggghhhh she was right. Im trying my best to look on the brighter side. Btw are you on tretinoin also?
2 hours ago, hatetane said:Are you taking tretinoin in topical form or orally?
Any signs of depression are not to be ignored!
i am taking it in topical form. Yeahh depression sucks too... And i think i am at the early stage of it. I cant sleep and i worry constantly . I am taking some supplements and anxiety meds hoping it will make me feel better.
Your skin looks amazing... Just try to think about the days of all these bumps and how you don't have to worry about that anymore, be grateful, be careless, go out without make-up, take a walk and let the sun shine on your bare face, regain your confidence, you can start living your life to the fullest now. It is the dream of all of the people here... I am currently on my 4th week of Epiduo (0,1% adapalene (which is a retinoid) and 2,5% benzoylperoxide), still breaking out and skin looks worse than ever...
4 minutes ago, Poesjex said:Your skin looks amazing... Just try to think about the days of all these bumps and how you don't have to worry about that anymore, be grateful, be careless, go out without make-up, take a walk and let the sun shine on your bare face, regain your confidence, you can start living your life to the fullest now. It is the dream of all of the people here... I am currently on my 4th week of Epiduo (0,1% adapalene (which is a retinoid) and 2,5% benzoylperoxide), still breaking out and skin looks worse than ever...
thank you for encouraging me. Your words will really help me greatly..... I look worst during my 3rd week and 6th week. Your skin will be better too. You will experience ups and down especially when you thought you are finally clearing, but then by next week new waves of bumps will appear. Just hang in there, we will be completely clear.
9 hours ago, Juwalker said:It usually gets worse before it gets better. Do not worry. Your acne looks mild to me. I appreciate that to you it looks bad but now reality it isn't. Be patient. It will improve. Are you going back to go for a review?
im becoming paranoid because i was clear week ago. Also my face is itchy, dry and tight. Im planning to use nature republic 92% aloe vera gel to moisturize my skin. Is that okay?
Is it non -comedogenic ie doesn't block pores? Sounds mild and soothing so probably fine. Perhaps try a small area first.
