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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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April 10, 2009

Pros:

Lines have smoothed out, pores shrinking

Cons:

Skin is soo sensitive. Still peeling after 6 weeks. Looks bad

I'm 36 and I was prescribed this cream for my blackheads, pores and fine lines. Been on it for 6 weeks and I can see results already, I swear, but it is the dryness and peeling that is driving me nuts. I'm using it 4-5 nights a week. I'm not sure what I'll do if the dryness does not subside in a few weeks
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February 25, 2009

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Im using it since 3 days,its a little itchy every morning but im trying to neglect it,hope it does good for me since i have acne marks n some open pores n need to shut those...i get a slight burning sensation on application of a moisturiser 4 few min

Cons:

ITCHY FEELING

waiting for a magic......
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February 25, 2009

Pros:

i get acne scars, but they clear up faster than without retin-a micro, plumped up nasal labial folds, smoothed wrinkles.

Cons:

have used this for 1 year and 3 months, but still get acne!

skin was ultra sensitive for first 3 months. still get peeling on some days, but use aveeno foaming cleanser with salicylic acid and a wash cloth to exfoliate, which helps keep skin from looking dry and flaky. also use aveeno 30spf sunscreen moisturizer. still get acne, especially on chin, upper lip, forehead--basically where I did not get it before! pimples are smaller--never cystic, and have a small, hard kernel of oil in them. they leave scars, but these fade faster than without retin-a. even getting acne on my neck now, though, but don't use the gel there. scared to quit using it for fear that acne will get worse, but not happy with results after reading so many others no longer getting acne at all, or getting it less often, while i'm getting it almost daily, and in droves!
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January 16, 2009

Pros:

Clears my acne pretty well does amazing job drying up your face.

Cons:

I brooke out in these weird hive things that are totally descutsting. this is an embaressment. i felt like skipping school today but i couldn't. i do not think you should use this medicine it is plane horriable.

yeah your acne goes away but the descusting rashes come out. it is not worth the pain! do NOT use this medicine you pay to get yours face messed up worce then it was before!
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January 13, 2009

Pros:

THE PRODUCT WORKS BUT I PERSONALLY HAD TO EXPERIENCE HORRENDOUS BREAKOUTS FOR 0VER 6 MONTHS

Cons:

IRRITATES SKIN, SUN SENSITIVITY, PEELING, VERY SLOW TO RESPOND

RETIN-A WORKS BUT IT TAKES FOREVER TO WORK, NO TO MENTION THE HUGE VOLCANOES THAT WILL DEVOUR YOUR FACE FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS .....IT BROKE MY SPIRIT EVEN MORE AND NEVER REBUILD IT BACK UP ....BOTTOM LINE AFTER 6 MONTHS I QUIT AND SAW LITTLE OR NO RESULTS ....IN FACT IT MADE MY SCARRING PROBLEMS WORSE ....I AM TERRIFIED OF RETIN-A N AND WOULD MUCH RATHER STAY WERE IM AT THAN MESS WIT THAT DIABOLIC CREAM AGAIN !!!!!!
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December 29, 2008

Pros:

it works
easy to apply

Cons:

redness
dry, peeling skin

I've been using it on my chin and nose for about a month and I have had only three new pimples on my chin and they were very small. Although my skin became very dry it was nothing cetaphil face lotion couldn't handle. it is also doing an amazing job at fading red spots. i think its worth a chance to see if its for you but give it time. I use it every night too which might be why my skin got red and dry like it did. good luck
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November 18, 2008

Pros:

Retin A .1 cream My severe acne is going away!! My wrinkles are decreasing. Even my pores are smaller.

Cons:

A little dry. Nothing lots of moisturizer can't cure.

Don't start at .1. Use Retin A micro first. I'm also on Murad sensitive line and Kinerase moisturizer. Try speronolactone and the pill if you have hormone problems. Good luck !
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October 31, 2008

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

It first dried out my whole face, then the I got more acne-pus filled everyone on my face-mostly on the parts that i did not have acne. My face is one-hundred times worse!!!!!!! I dont know what to do now--I regret using tretinoin.

Do not use this medicine!!!
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October 25, 2008

Pros:

Pimples seem to go away faster. Makes skin soft.

Cons:

Starting to peel really bad on chin. Seems to be getting worse.(Hopefully that means it is working.)

Ihave been struggling with acne for about 4 years. It has really chipped away at my self confidence level to where I hate going out in public. I tried Proactiv and my skin really satrted to heal ablut the second month of using it. Around the sixth month though my acne got just really bad. I also got a chemical peel from the benzoyl peroxide in Proactiv. My dermatologist prescribed me Retina Micro and the Doryx tablets. I have been on them both for about three weeks. I am experiencing some peeling and burning, but not to extreme. I have also been having quite a few breakouts lately, but I am hoping it gets better soon!! But also I have an idea. Anyone who reads this review should say a quick little prayer for everyone that has acne and that it clears. Just imagine what that could possible do. They say your prayers are stronger in numbers.
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September 18, 2008

Pros:

Fast results within 3 weeks of proper use.
Gets rid of those pimples you cant see,but feel.

Cons:

Face got super oily and sensative.
Face hurt when i applied my mineral foindation.

I was recommended Tretinoin Cream 0.05% by my dermatologist along with Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 1% & Doxyclycline Hyclate Tablets. This product is AMAZING ive suffered with acne for 5 years. And this product started to work whithin 3 WEEKS! ...I was beyond excited. Even though i got oilier than ever it still worked. Its amazing but you have to be patient and let it do its job. Its the greatest feeling when your skin is one less thing to worry about. Give it a try!
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