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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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March 20, 2012
Cons:
takes a few weeks to work...but what product doesn't?
I LOVE THIS STUFF!
April 15, 2011
Pros:
Reduced pustules
Made skin less oily
Cons:
Didn't affect blackheads
Still have acne
I don't know I'll continue to use this for my acne. My derm prescribed Clinimyclin gel and retin-a 0.05. I was to try this or go on accutane which I don't want to for it's horror side effects. I don't know if my acne will go aay while using this, so if your derm says to try it do. It might help or it won't.
July 28, 2009
Pros:
It does bring all of the dirt that is in your skin to the surface, as it said it would. The acne will look worse at that stage, but in about a week, it will almost completely clear out. The skin is left in pretty good shape.
Cons:
Excessive drying OR very oily at times. Does NOT prevent more acne from forming. Overall, not that much of a difference.
There isn't that much of a difference in my skin. I've been on it for a full month. I actually had high hopes for this; Unfortunately, it's not the 'miracle cure' we're looking for.
July 6, 2009
Pros:
Smooths skin really really well. Takes care of the little bumps on my forehead. not so great for the big ones though.
Cons:
I feel like it makes my skin oily.
Works really well. I haven't had any peeling or redness.
June 8, 2009
Pros:
reduce pockmark, smooth rough skin
Cons:
make skin dry
No
May 8, 2009
Pros:
exfoliates skin, fades scars, helps make skin smooth, purges pores clean
Cons:
face is still oily, MUST manually exfoliate on a daily basis to remove the large amount of shedding skin
I use Retin-A cream .1% b/c its the only one my Charity Care covers. I'd go with the Retin-a-micro if I could afford it. My skin is much smoother and acne free with the exception of stubborn closed comedones. I
May 6, 2009
Pros:
clears up white heads and inflamation. basically takes you from moderate to light then dumps you.
Cons:
doesnt clear up light acne, a little drying
if you have like inflammed bumps or white heads, basically moderate acne this stuff works really well. I got a little dryness, i just used a dry washcloth to get it off and used a liquid foundation instead. you may want to use an internal medication with this topical as well to clear up acne more.
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
February 25, 2009
Pros:
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......
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!
Pros:
cleared up my moderate acne
relatively inexpensive