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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
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April 24, 2008
Cons:
When I first started I got ton and I mean tons of whiteheads that seem to have come out of nowhere. The skin around my mouth is ALWAYS dry, red and flaky.
After approx. 2 months of use I am realizing that this is just not the product for me. Unfortunatly none of the treatments my Dr. has worked for me. I am allergic to just about every antibiotic out there and already have depression and can't take the accutane. I wonder what next? If anybody has any suggestions...
March 26, 2008
Pros:
Most effective treatment used. 48 yrs. old and have had acne since 17 yrs. old. Skin looks much better. One tube lasts almost 4 to 5 months.
Cons:
Cost for 0.05% Tretonin was $62.00 for a tube without insurance coverage. The low payments everyone else had must have been insurance co-pays.
Took a couple of months to notice a difference. Not much initial outbreak. My instructions say to wait 20 to 30 minutes for face to dry before application. Diet has always been a factor in my breakouts. Don't believe the hype that it doesn't have an effect. Greasy hamburgers, french fries, potato chips, fried foods and greasy pizza will always make me break out within 2 days after eating. Also, just about any moisturizer (some even oil free) make me get pimples.
March 24, 2008
Pros:
none yet
Cons:
lots of breakouts (little pimples all over my face) redness because of dryness
Its been 4 months and a week since i started to use Retisol-a cream 0.01% and I take 50 mg of minocylin once a day and no improvement. I have hundred of little pimples all over my face and in places I never used to have!
Can somebody please tell me if they experienced it as well and if I have to be patient and stick to it? Or nobody had that and its just not working&?
March 20, 2008
Pros:
Gets rid of pimples, keeps them from coming back
Cons:
Lots of redness, initial breakouts, takes forever to work, dry skin
I started using Retin-A Micro four months ago. At first I was skeptical, there were days where I thought my acne would never get better (I had severe cystic acne) It had been possible to get an Accutane perscription but I didn't want to try that quite yet, so I told my derm to put me on Retin-A and some Doxycycline. Initial Breakouts were terrible, my skin got worse then it had ever been. However, and I cannot stress this enough, just STICK with it. If you have the self discipline to use it everynight, your acne will get better. In fact, if it gets worse the first few weeks it's only a sign that the medicine is working. My severe forhead acne has all but dissapeared. I currently have about 3 or 4 new bumps, with an average of one new pimple showing up everyday. However, when you compare it to before (when I literally had about 25-30 pimpels on my head at one time) you can see how much of a difference Retin-A Micro has done. It changed my life.
March 13, 2008
Pros:
my skin is completely clear now! I use to have cystic acne and now I get very few breakouts (tiny ones that go away in 3 days if i ever get any)
Cons:
at first my skin was peeling but that went away in 2 weeks. It took about 7 weeks until I was completely acne free. Acne got worse before it got better.
It worked for me! Since I was always having a problem with cystic acne (esp. my chin) I feel ok about not wearing makeup and show my face more in public instead of hiding like i use to. I had been prescribed Differin + an antibiotic before this and that did absolutely nothing for me. My Derm prescribed me this and i'm also on the antibiotic Doryx. I have been using this since Mid December '07
March 6, 2008
Pros:
Helped to clear my acne a lot, removed a lot of my cystic acne and revealed smoother skin underneath
Cons:
Dryness, peeling, acne lesions under the skin become more prevalent but fade with time, sunburn, gets worse before it gets better
It's not a quick fix, requires time and patience but works really well for me. Apply on face with moisturizer 30 minutes after washing to avoid burning sensation. Use LOTS of sunscreen on your face. The results are worth it if you can stand the dryness and peeling for a few weeks. Best if used 2-3 times a week.
February 25, 2008
Pros:
clear skin
Cons:
none
I used to have bad acne. I tried everything. Then I switched to suki all natural products. the lemon gras cleanser,astringent and clay mask. I also stopped consuming dairy I no longer have acne!!!
February 18, 2008
Pros:
This worked the best for me! I am so happy with the results
Cons:
Face does peel a lot but just use a wash cloth to cleanse your face to get rid of flaky skin
This got rid of pimples, blackheads and made my skin smooth!
February 4, 2008
Pros:
works great, best acne product out there
Cons:
none, everyone talks about flaky skin but i never got that. breakout period is a little embarassing
after about 3 days you will see results, after about the first week though the breakout period begins. didnt last long for me (about a week) which isnt really a bad thing because the cream brings up all ur pimples and washes them away. it feels great being able to have confidence in myself again. i just ant to let u know i would never take the time to write something like this cuz im so lazy, but that is how strongly i feel about this product. get clear now retin a works
February 2, 2008
Pros:
my skin felt really soft when it was not peeling or chapped
Cons:
IT was very painful and i had to quit using it because I had horrible reactions. My face got to the point where it was chapped and felt skaley and my doctor cut me off and said not to use it anymore.
It did not stop any of my acne it just made my face look worse it was constantly red and peeling ..it was very painful and i hated leaving the house because people would look at me funny. Everyone at work thought I was crazy because I continued to use it as long as I did hoping it was just the first few weeks that I would have these problems. fnially i called my doctor and she said No More .. my skin was just to sensitve and the affects where to strong.. Im now going to try proactive ... There is nothing like having adult acne. I thought I would be lucky enough to grow out of it but I guess not
Pros:
I don't seem to get the huge annoying pimples anymore. Just little ones that if LEFT ALONE will go away in a day or so.