Notifications
Clear all

Breakage While Retin A

MemberMember
0
(@cakez)

Posted : 05/02/2014 8:17 am

I have been using tretinoin gel (0.25)for three week. I have noticed that i am breaking out whith new huge pimples !

But my skin has never been worse. I never get acne on my cheeks, but now I am breaking out soooo much ~

post-394208-0-63916400-1399036608_thumb.

post-394208-0-63916400-1399036608_thumb.

Quote
MemberMember
0
(@jmj1975)

Posted : 05/04/2014 7:21 pm

There is an initial purge with Retin-A where you will break out pretty badly for a while. Mine lasted a good 8 weeks or so. It was horrible and this is when many people stop using it. Don't stop! After this initial breakout, your skin will calm down and clear up. Hang in there!

Quote
MemberMember
0
(@bella1245)

Posted : 05/04/2014 9:45 pm

My initial breakout lasted 3 months I'd say. I'm using ziana/biacna and I don't really think it was that successful on it's own. I finally caved and started taking minocycline just before my 6 month mark and I also added clindoxyl topical gel in the morning (I use ziana at night) because my acne was so persistent.

At this time though, my skin wasn't as irritated or dry as it used to be because it was used to the tretinoin, so I'd definitely caution using multiple topicals at first!

Quote