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Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.

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Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.

Tretinoin is usually applied once a day around bedtime.

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March 8, 2008

Pros:

Affordable

Cons:

REdness,dryness, BREAKOUTS!

I started using it about 3 months ago, at first it got better and then, BAM! Major breakouts like I never had before, 2 months later it began to improve and then BAM! Again major Breakout! I'm in my 4 month and I seen no improvement, AT ALL!
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March 6, 2008

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I've been using stieva a creme forte for a while when i first started i didnt put it all over my face i used to put it only on my acne spot but i realize i needed something for all my face so i decided to put it all over my face

Cons:

the first days my face was terrific...! im black too so its really complicated to have somethin for acne and scars at the same time and now its been 2 weeks ... my face is peeling my face is DRYYYY and itchy... i dunno is its suposed to be that way

my face is getting worse ... im getting depressed about it because i dont see improvement im not gonna stop using it because i've tried a lot of things and nothing worked so i have high hope in this product is there is anyone that have good advise for me let me know and especially people with color id would be helpful because everytime i look in the mirror i feel like crying... i wanna be clear about something : i dont have bad acne , i have black and whiteheads and sometime breakout annnnndddd a lot of hyperpigmentation from acne... HELLLPP
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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.
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

Convienient. Only use once at night

Cons:

Itching, burning, peeling, BREAKOUT

I have been using Retin-A Miro for about 3 weeks now. After maybe the first 3 days, my skin was CLEAR...then after that, things got REALLY crazy. I had a really bad breakout. As time passes, I am seeing less pimples, so hopefully they will all go away. The only thing is that I have allot of black marks on my face and I'm not sure if that's just dead skin waiting to be peeled off. I am black so I'm not sure if my dark marks are the equivelant to what some of you are saying when you say red marks? I thought it was supposed to fade marks. Like the on the second week my skin did dramtically lighten, but now on the third week, I see allot of But I am going to stick with it bc everyday, it does seem like the bumps are becoming less. Except for 1 or 2 big bumps you know? I will keep everyone updated on what's going on though. My MD actually put me on this for 5 weeks until I can start the Accutane, but I am thinking about telling him that I just want to see how this works at f
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

reduces scar, minimizes redness, control acne breakout

Cons:

can cause dryness

worth buying (especially if you have ins. coverage) need to be used 3-4 weeks for a notable difference, and it may cause breakouts in the beginning (its how it works to clear it up) but skin is improved dramatically. best if used with a good acne facial cleanser, i used aveeno clear complexion foam.
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

it feels soft after puttin it on...

Cons:

lol..i have red scars all over my face..after using this product retin a..the red marks started to become ice pick scars..its made my skin look really horrible....

idont recommend for you to use this product..although other may have good results with this...but for me it didnt work,..so if you dont want to have your face cratered stop using it......
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March 1, 2008

Pros:

Amazing results.....IN 8 WEEKS!

Cons:

Gets worse before you see results

Bottom line is that this medication is one of the smartest technologies I have come across! I hate how people are saying they hated it and they only used it for a week or even a couple weeks. This product takes patience. And if you had acne like I did, it is very much worth every second of it. AMAZING! USE it.
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February 29, 2008

Pros:

I dried up my acne really well and continues to do so

Cons:

dry itchy, painful skin, skin peels, redness

I have had acne since I was thirteen, and I have tried eveything I can think of under the sun, both over the counter and prescribed. Iactually got tired of all the prescriptions and reccommend to my dermatalogist that I try Retin-A. After the first few week, I almost gave up, but then he told me to keep using it. After six weeks or so I started seeing improvements. I have never been so happy to get rid of those acne. An it keeps them from coming back. Great product.
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

This acne medicine completely cleared my face. My skin is nearly flawless, and it was all thanks to this. I have to admit, that I had a microderm procedure done. If you don't have it done, it'll take longer for the medicine to work. Try microderm too

Cons:

Try using it every 2 or 3 nights. Not every night. It'll burn your face and make it red. Your skin will probably peel. Wet your face and kinda rub the dead skin off for best results.

If your not too worried about peeling skin or anything, this medicine is perfect. It works, and it will help your skin look great. It even helps wrinkles and scars. You should have the mircroderm procedure done at your dermatoligist office first. It helps the medicine work better and faster. If you don't have insurance, the procedure can be very expensive, and so can the medicine. I hope this helps someone.
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

really clears up all kinds of acne and makes skin smooth, clears blemishes quicker than just naturally getting rid of them

Cons:

dry and red at first, pretty flaky, gets worse before better, took 3 and a half to 4 months for it to work for me

i am totally satisfied with what it has done. it took a while and had a few rough times but definitely worth it in the end just be patient and stay positive. the main bad part is getting worse before it gets better, but when it is better you won't even remember the times when it was bad, and you will be happy you stuck with it!
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