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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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January 16, 2009
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!
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 !!!!!!
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
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 !
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!!!
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.
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!
August 8, 2008
Pros:
Not too expensive.
Cons:
First month is dry and irritated.
I have used many different creams and prescriptions. Some worked really well, but then would become immune to my skin. I recently got Retina-A and wasn't too sure about it. For the first month, it made me break out, and made my skin burn, get really dry, red and irritated. But that's only because it's cleansing your pores, and at the same time making the top layer of your skin peel off. Or something along those lines. I kept using it thinking that I had nothing to lose. Every week after the first month a part of my face gets really smooth and clear. I have something come up every now and again, but it's definitely worth it. I read reviews on this when I was mad about my skin getting irritated and didn't believe them, but now i'm actually writing one myself. Being patient is definitely worth it. :)
August 6, 2008
Pros:
People say it'll work.
Cons:
The burning is not my concern, but the flaking and redness of the skin are my main concerns. My skin is noticeably worse and makes me feel terrible. Makeup doesn't completely cover it up and might make it look worse if you're flaking.
I'm 23 years old and have never had a problem with my skin. I recently started getting very unnoticeable small bumps on my forehead and the doctor told me I had acne. Up until the day before taking my prescription, I was commented on how great my skin was, but I wanted to make it perfect. I've only been using this product for a week, but I thought I'd contribute to the reviews to let you all know to expect the same results as everyone else. My skin is definitely worse, very red, waxy/unhealthy looking, a lot more sensitive (and I don't go out in the sun), and is often flaking off. I read these reviews and did expect these results, so I intend to stick with this product for the recommended 6-8 weeks and will continue to update my progress. So far, it's doing what I expected and can only hope for the perfect skin I am looking for. As difficult as it might be to see your skin worsen, definitely stick with it because I have a feeling it'll definitely work.
June 26, 2008
Pros:
- no more pimples
- scars just peel off
Cons:
- takes a while to work
- on the second day my face looked extremley red, and was peeling, even 20 seconds after a face wash my face felt coarse, dry, and VERY VERY VERY TIGHT. skin looked OILIER. horrible
- peeling takes ages to heal
i got a diffuse REDNESS ALL OVER MY FACE no matter how little i used. now my face is starting to look brown and peeling, horrible. all rough and coarse and shiny. sooooo horrible, esp when i think of how SMOOOOOOTH my cheeks and forehead used to be. stick with benzoyl peroxide unless u have REALLY REALLY BAD ACNE. u will regret usng retin-a, it only sounds good but it KILLS UR FACE AHHHHHHHHGGGHH
Pros:
Clears my acne pretty well does amazing job drying up your face.