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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.
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October 29, 2009
Cons:
takes a couple weeks before it starts working, made my face sunburned everday (had to apply sunblock everyday), and smells bad in the beginning
it helped my acne a little bit, drying my face up
But never really cleared up all my acne
October 26, 2009
Pros:
Leaves my skin smooth and seems to help reduce scars over time.
Cons:
Doesn't help with the blackheads around my nose and on my nostrils. Can be drying and leave skin peeling which can make face red.
Suffered from acne off and on since high school and am 35 YO now. Use Solodyn, Benzaclin and Retin-A. Not sure which has done the trick but been clear for a few months now, except for the occ. pimple around my period. Had been using Clindamycin but tried Benzaclin to clear up the whiteheads on my forehead. Benzaclin has cleared them up but my face super dry and even the DML didn't help even though usu. have oily skin. Started to wash my face only at night (Cetaphil for oily skin) and use the Benzaclin as a spot treatment and preventive on my t-zone. Also cut back on the dairy, switched to organic milk for my cereal and stopped eating soy. My acne is hormonal and stress-related so believe it or not but think yoga helps me too. Not only does it relieve my stress but I think the breathing is cleansing. I still have bumpy scars around my mouth but hope they'll reduce over time. Also had two chem peels by Dr. but not convinced they help.
October 6, 2009
Pros:
Clears skin pretty well.
Cons:
Bad breakouts in the beginning. Makes skin extremely dry! Acne may come back.
I've had acne since i was 11 years old, severe acne, so i finally go to the doctor when i was 16 years old. Patiently, every single day I used Retin-A Micro Pump in .01% ... I didn't have any bad initial break outs... but it took a WHILE! So you really HAVE to be patient with it! Well my skin CLEARED UP! and i was happy! i felt good without make up etc etc etc...i'm almost going to be 18 now... ... and i have naturally EXTREMELY oily skin, well now it is EXTREMELY DRY... REALLY REALLY dry... and well... i'm on Retin A again, cuz i'm breaking out AGAIN. i hope it works!
September 13, 2009
Pros:
None yet
Cons:
It seems like my acne has gotten worse.
UNsure of this product
August 12, 2009
Pros:
its did reduce my acne
my skinwas better in the morning
i could see improvement :))
Cons:
in the morning my face was oily
however no flaking
deff. will use it til acne is gone :))
July 2, 2009
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Made my skin so much worst than it was. dry , flaky, red
My skin wasnt even that bad, i had a few scars a few blackheads i was trying to get rid of. Derm prescribed this, said to help with the extraction. Yea about 2 weeks into it my skin started getting so bad, and now i cant find a way to clear it up. Im trying a few stuff that hopefully will work but i dont recommend this product. It scares me for sure
June 27, 2009
Pros:
Slowly but surely clears up acne, improves skin texture, good exfoliater, good for scars
Cons:
Dries skin out badly to begin with, causes painful breakouts for a while
It works but takes patience.
May 5, 2009
Pros:
Smother skin after a week
Cons:
Dries skin around eyes and lips but can be controlled with added moisturizer. Causes redness.
I have been using it for about a month. My main concern are blackheads and once-a-month breakouts. So far it made me look red and dry but that's what the doctor said will happen. I'm giving it 3 months.
May 2, 2009
Pros:
Brought out blackheads and whiteheads in a week or so. Skin felt smoother
Cons:
Drying, flaking
Works well, best for me if used alternate days 4x weekly.
March 12, 2009
Pros:
Smooth skin, no whiteheads.
Cons:
Takes about 3 months to see full results, irritation, darkens skin, skin is more sensitive to sun.
Although it took a while for the product to work, the end result it worth it. If you're going to use it, make sure to wear a SPF 30+ whenever you go out to keep skin protected.
Pros:
the retin A really does work. after applying it in at night, i would wake up with a really really greasy face, but after washing my face it would stay dry for a few hours