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Topical Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Works about the same as the other two topical retinoids, tazarotene and adapalene, and lands in the middle of those two when it comes to side effects. Should provide partial clearing, but comes with sensitivity when you first start using it. It probably won’t be a total game changer but it should help reduce acne.
Topical Retinoid
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Tretinoin? Rate It:
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July 7, 2008
Cons:
Face gets really red In the first 2 weeks face gets overly dry and peels. I have used it for about 3 and a 1/2 months and my face hasnt changed, if anything the complexion looks worse because of the redness
It might work for some people but it does not work for me
June 20, 2008
Pros:
Clears skin, reduces the frequency of flare ups
Cons:
Initially causes redness/dryness, takes a while to work, "gets worse before it gets better", expensive (without insurance)
I have been using this product for nearly a year with the combined use of Septra DS (6 months). At first it made my skin much worse, but after being consistent I have seen a marked improvement the past few months. Other than red spots from old acne my skin is clear.
June 20, 2008
Pros:
my acne was mild and 95% is already gone. smoother skin smaller pores
Cons:
my skin is peeling like crazy! and it does hurt to appply mosterizer
well i have only been using this for about 2 weeks and from the other reviews i can tell im going to have to be patient. im in high school and im gonna be a junior. b4 my sophomore year i had no acne. this year my skin started to break out even though people thought i was crazy cuz they saw nothing. however, my confidence went way down. i decided to go to the derm and she recommended that i use atralin every other night. the nights im not using atralin, im using duac. the first week evertying was fine then this week my skin started to peel like crazy! however, i can tell a difference already and my skin does seem smoother(after i scrub my peeling skin off) i am going to continue with it cuz the ppl who stuck with it said they say increadible results. i want to walk out of the house w/o makeup and feel pretty. hopefully my skin will adjust soon to atralin and will stop peeling.
May 30, 2008
Pros:
nothing.
Cons:
breakout and BREAKOUT ALL THE TIME.
you get so dry and so embarassed
i had awful acne all over my face and that daem cream made my face 150%worse in 3 days!!!!
i am in such a bad condition that i m afraid to go to school.i hope jojoba oil and zinc supplements will work as my new cure.
don't buy tretinoin really.don't waste your valuable time by waiting that hell to work
May 24, 2008
Pros:
Has potential. When I didn't follow dosage & instead applied a TINY amt 2 my breakouts, they seemed 2 get better-still caused drying out.
Cons:
Caused my skin to become excessively dry, flaky, itchy, & painful. Caused a LOT more breakouts & red-splotchy discoloration. My face felt like it was ON FIRE!!
I used this product as directed for the most part for almost 2 months (minus several days during the times the inflammation & pain was unbearable) and I saw NO improvement-my skin became worse & all I had to show for using this product was more leftover splotches from the flare-ups this medication caused. Makeup was pretty useless because my face was extremely dry & flaky & seemed to be shedding that my makeup wouldn't stay on (literally). The redness was pretty extreme too. It would hurt to even go outside or to get any type of sunlight on my face because my face was so irritated. Beware if you don't have insurance & you want the name brand-it's HELLA expensive!
May 20, 2008
Pros:
Skin has an overall healthier, fresher appearance. It's less oily in the morning. Pores are much more refined. Insurance covers costs.
Cons:
I still get breakouts. Especially after I wear makeup. The next morning my face is aweful!!!
Acne tends to turn into deep purple spots that go away after a long time.
Better Overall condition, No more deep cysts, but lots of nasty whiteheads on my cheeks. I've been using it for about 3 months (Everything i've read says real improvement happens after a year), I'm going to keep using it, but am going to try pairing it w/ an oral antibiotic.
May 12, 2008
Pros:
evens tone and scarring, minimizes pore size and wrinkles
Cons:
extreme redness, itching, flaking and dryness
though one might see all the cons i listed above at first, you have to stick with it. I have been battling acne for 15 years, pitted skin, redness and uneven skin tone. This product is remarkable, it has made my pitted marks softer and less noticeable and smoothed out my tone. the only thing is that it is not getting rid of the redness inside my pitted marks. I might just go for a chemical peel to get rid of that, but i will stick with the generic form of retin-A. Also, for prolonged use for sensitive skin, use it every other night and always with a moisturizer! Good luck to everyone!
May 8, 2008
Pros:
Cheap with insurance
Cons:
takes a loonnnggg time to work, IF it ever ends up working...
I used benzaclin and differin gel prior to using retin a and clindamycin... the differin/bezaclin combo works great for my skin, but my derm insisted that i try this new combo..... Its been 4 months and i have scarring all over my cheecks and jawline.
she said to give it time, and i have.. no improvement. Makes the areas of my skin that are already clear look fabulous, but it hasnt done much of anything for my problem areas. It stings, your skin may peel, does NOTHING for scarring. Its basically useless in my fight against acne.
May 4, 2008
Pros:
i have noticed a little difference but the scars are bad and ihave never had them before.I has been about 2 weeks and i am impatient!
Cons:
the scars are awful i hope they go away and this dry pachy area on my chin has got to go
try it alot of people have had good luck not me yet tho
April 30, 2008
Pros:
Acne has been reduced, but not fully. I used to have bad acne, and now it's mild, but every once in a while there'll be a big pimple.
Cons:
flaky, dry skin, burning, redness
Although some acne has disappeared, not enough has gone and the side effects make it not worth it. My skin is dry in some spots, oily in others, and red and shiny everywhere. Moisturizer burns, and the flaking is embarrasing.
Pros:
I did not really experience any good things from Retin-A