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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May 24, 2008
Cons:
just like the past people i have more scares now from it it did not help at all i wish i had never used it
when i would have a break out its like the med. would burn the bumps off leaving scares
May 15, 2008
Pros:
zero
Cons:
I tried this for 5 weeks and it was horrible! Small bumps everywhere with cysts all along chin. I didn't want to leave the house. I was also taking antibiotics. I stopped the retin-a and things are so much better.
Don't try it.....the dark scars that it leaves and the bumps everywhere are horrible!
March 29, 2008
Pros:
pretty much none
Cons:
it doesn't work for me and i've been on it for like 1.5 years.
i honestly put all of the stuff on with it for 2 straight weeks and it didn't improve at all. it's worthless
March 10, 2008
Pros:
Pros? Can't think of any. I've been on the generic for Retin A for 6 weeks now and my face looks awful... I keep waiting for it to look better, but it just doesn't seem to be happening. Should I still give it time? I'm embarrased and depressed.
Cons:
Didn't work for me. Red, flaky skin and more acne.
I guess it works for some and not others. Now I'm stuck with...what do I do next? Help.
January 22, 2008
Pros:
When you put it on it looks like make up powder and you don't see the redness anymore
Cons:
YOu have initial break out for weeks, mine lasted for 3 months, then on the 4th it got better and now on the middle of my 5th month i relapsed again and now i am getting bad breakouts.
After 5 months of using this stuff i have scars all over my face, i look like the crater face type now and my skin is really red and i am pissed off at my dermatologist not telling me to after the 3rd month. I SERIOUSLY WARN ANYONE TO REALLY THINK WHAT YOU ARE RISKING BY USING THIS. I am going back to benzoyl peroxide 2.5, Maybe going to give proactive a try.
December 31, 2007
Pros:
Not any at all
Cons:
Horribly drying, doesnt work, expensive, makes your face burn
The first few months I was on this stuff, it made my acne far worse (which was expected) but also dryed my skin out so much it was flakey, red and no matter how much lotion i put on, it wouldnt help. People would ask me what was wrong with my face. I would much rather take mild acne over this crap. It left horrible scars on my face as well. TERRIBLE STUFF! I waited and waited for my skin to get better but it never did.
December 16, 2007
Pros:
New layer of skin formed everyday from flakiness
Cons:
Too many to list a few are, doesnt help acne, makes skin extremely sensitive to light, drys skin, flaky, red, and more pimples
Didnt work for me, i hope it will work for you!
November 1, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
ABSOLUTELY terrible
burns, makes skin very sensitive
can use only at night, and may have made my skin sensitive to light!
do not use this, it will make your skin worse
October 19, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Z
I get acne... And have scars. I started using this to clear up the acne I get and my derm said it would help with some of the scarring.. We'll now the scarring I have looks worse. This stuff made the texture of my skin horrible, and blotchy. I stopped using it. And now I'm just hoping my skin goes back to the was it was. I did look alot better before.
I'm very depressed.
October 7, 2007
Pros:
haven't seen any...
Cons:
dry, dry, dry skin!
I've been using this product for a week and a half, but I've noticed that it's burning my skin!It just started leaving me dark marks as in burn marks. I have very sensitive skin, so I am definitely calling my derm tomorrow for an evaluation.
Pros:
nothing