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Retin A - Ib Stories ?

I'm on my third month of Retin-A. I seem to go through cycles. One week I may be completely broken out and the next, my entire face is clear.

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
"using The Tips Of A Soft, Absorbent Towel, Gently Pat Your Skin Dry"

I just use paper towels. Its more sanitary and you don't have to worry about irritation. Of course, its not environmentally friendly but its a price you gotta pay.

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I've been on Retin-A Micro for a month and a half. My face looks absolutely atrocious right now. Acne galore and my red marks look more red than ever. I heard that your face looking like crap in th...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
What Aggravates You The Most About Acne?

The biggest thing that aggravates me is doing everything right and still not seeing results. You can follow all of your dermatologists instructions to a T and still not get better. Another thing ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Does Retin-A Help Hyperpigmentation And If It Does, How Long Does It Take?

I have been on Retin-A for a month and a half. That combined with minocylcine have helped my breakouts (although I just had a big one due to not having power for a week and half because of hurricane ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

13 years ago
My Progress With Tretinoin .1% (And Now Acanya)

Nice! Were most of those red marks or active acne? I have been on Retin-A Micro for a month and I'm hoping it works.

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Shaving Always Brings Me Back To Square One

I decided to just let my beard grow for a week and I didn't break out at all and had zero redness. I had to shave today and holy hell, my face looks like a bear mauled it. Absolutely terrible. It ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Why Antibiotics Often Fail To Control Acne

I think antibiotics are important when you go on a new topical. The intitial breakouts can be really bad and the antibiotics help minimize it.

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Using Antibiotics For Tretinoin Initial Breakout?

Im on minocycline while i'm using Retin-A. I was starting to have a bad IB but the antibiotic seemed to take care of it.

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
The Retin A Micro Diaries

Nice! I just started my second week on the micro.

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Do I Really Need To Be On An Oral Antibiotic With Retin-A Micro?

I got prescribed Retin-A micro and Minocycline (solodyn). Ever since I started taking the solodyn, I have had bad pain in my left chest, like its heart pain. Its really tight and feels sore. I tho...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Dermatologists A Scam?

I've been to two different dermatologists and they didn't seem to help. They never tried to understand my problem and learn about the things I have tried. I don't think dermatologists are a scam, I...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Does The Aha Make Anyone's Elses Skin Dry?

Everyone talks about how moisturizing it is and how it removes flakes, but for me it seems to do the opposite. When I wash my face the next day, my face is more dry than it is on the days where I don...

In forum Acne.org products

13 years ago
Does The Aha Make Anyone's Elses Skin Dry?

Everyone talks about how moisturizing it is and how it removes flakes, but for me it seems to do the opposite. When I wash my face the next day, my face is more dry than it is on the days where I don...

In forum Acne.org products

13 years ago
Why Doesn't Dan Ever Mention Cerave?

He seems to review everything BUT this brand and yet its the one brand I see in most dermatological offices. I use the hydrating cleanser and its great. It seems like it would fit the regimen perf...

In forum Store brand Regimen supplies

13 years ago
My Experience With Ziana (Success Story + Before/during/after Pics)

Thanks for your story! Its weird, I'm the opposite: No acne on forehead but tons on cheeks.   Oh and even when you were at your worst....I'd still ask you out, haha

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I thought my skin was healing, but broke out with 3-4 pimples on face, not on forehead though. My forehead has no active pimples. I had like 20 on my forehead. I still have red marks there and new sca...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago