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Tretinoin
2.0

Pros

-Speeds up the rate of skin cell renewal. -Allows skin and acne to heal faster than it would alone. -My tan skintone doesn't scar as dark as usual. -The peeling effect may help unclog pores, but not always.

Cons

-Burning, peeling and skin sensitivity. -Worsening of acne just causes new scars to have to deal with. -Didn't help nose whitheads. -This is harsh on your skin and prescriptions such as Benzaclin or Benzamycin are more effective yet cause less sensitivity. -Initial breakout was bad, but I keep breaking out continuously. -If you have body acne, the small tube will not be enough. -Overall, this did not work for me.

I've used 0.1% Tretinoin (brand name Retin-A) for a little…
Doxycycline
4.0

Pros

-Clears acne on body as well as face. -Fewer breakouts, and large pimples go away slightly faster. -Fewer whiteheads. -Few side effects for me.

Cons

-I have to regulate when I take this since it won't work as well if you eat calcium, magnesium, etc. -I still broke out around my time-of-month, so this doesn't control hormones. -My skin is still oily. -I still use topical treatments. -It takes a couple months to see results. -Stops working if you stop taking it. -Possibility of developing resistant bacteria.

With this product, my skin stopped breaking out for the…
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