kylek 0 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) I was wondering if anyone has used retin-a both pre and post accutane as a treatment. And if you have, did it work better after accutane or before accutane. Any comments welcome Edited April 11, 2009 by Wynne added the question from the body of the post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W04 0 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I tried it post accutane-like 6 months after, and it just irriteated my face. I looked like a tomatoe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yo Adrienne! 5 Share Posted April 10, 2009 i used retin-a and retin-a micro before accutane and HATE HATE HATED it! it was the worst thing i have ever put on my skin. after finishing accutane, my derm insisted that i try retin-a micro again.... so i am. im only using it a few times a week with lots of lotion. so far so good! it has seemed to help with the redness and the rough patches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddy001 2 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have used retin-a every since I had acne at 14 and I'm still using even throughout my accutane course with good results. I now use it on alternate days. It helps keeps my face smooth and the blackheads and whiteheads away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sarah Oliver 0 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I was on Retin A before accutane and didn't get an initial breakout. I am on my second course right now and had a really bad initial break out and I wasn't using Retin-A before. I used it for a little while after but it didn't help so I went to BP which helped with the mild acne. It just made my face more red, and I like to tan, so I stopped using it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tofupup Share Posted April 12, 2009 I've been on Retin-A for the last few months after stopping Accutane. I'm pretty pleased with it. It started off burning at first, but if you do it every other day, and then work up slooowly to every night, it's fine. There's not a huge difference in the appearance of my skin overall, but the feeling of my skin is sooo much softer andd smoother than it ever has been in my entire adulthood -- and no sign of a whitehead, black head, or dreaded underground acne cyst anywhere. It's the soft smoothness it gives your skin that is its best selling point. I'm still waiting for it to fade my scars and sunspots, though, like my Derm said it would. But I have a feeling if I keep it up, I'll see more improvement in that area the next few months. I'd recommend it! You gottta wear sunscreen, though, cuz it does make your face more sensitive, just like Accutane does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Siava 55 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Pre, during, and post. I love the stuff. It worked fine before, irritated my skin a bit during, and is working at optimal limits (I think anyways) post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
