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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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December 30, 2008

Pros:

Easy, works.

Cons:

Expensive, causes dryness

Used with Benzaclin and Sulfameth - 100% clear acne in a couple of months.
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December 30, 2008

Pros:

Covered by insurance, if not, go get it cheap in Mexico!

Cons:

Flaky skin all day!

It works instantly. I'm 30 and have always suffered from an oily T-zone and acne. After the 2nd application (thin layer, every other day) my skin improved tremendously! I love it! It's also reducing the overall inflamation of my face, reducing my scars and wrinkles and brightening up my skin. Everyone will have a different reaction. I'm glad mine has been positive---the only drawback is a flaky chin all day...just apply heavy cream all day long w/vitamin C. I recommend Dr. Murad.
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November 17, 2008

Pros:

-helps to reduce scarring
- increases time for pimple to heal

Cons:

- skin is extremelyyyyy dry (especially around the mouth area)
- major breakouts (i have two huge pimples)

- still waiting for final results; i have been using for about 3 months now & i hope my patience will pay off
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

Skin glows, reduced pore size, less breakouts, less blackheads.

Cons:

Sensitivity. Putting some make-ups on is irritating and can sting.

Well worth it. Broke out the first two weeks I used it. Skin probably needed to clear out! Complextion is MUCH better, reduced appearance of large pores, freckles and old scaring. Significant drop in breakouts, although nothing is perfect. :P
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July 27, 2008

Pros:

1. The medicine did clear up my acne somewhat...
2. Free from doctor.
3. Most of the actual "pimples" are gone.

Cons:

1. Took over 4 weeks to start working.
2. Will not get better than where i am now after 7 weeks of use.
3. Burnt skin for first few weeks, severe drying.

It does work fairly decent. Will take 3-4 works to start working. This medication will most likely not restore your face to spotless. Burns and peeling skin. I don't think its the best medication.
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June 18, 2008

Pros:

works for other people.

Cons:

I used it for just over a month and it was STILL breaking me out. I was told it would only take a couple of weeks for my skin to get used to it, but this was not the case.

Did not work for me.
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May 24, 2008

Pros:

nothing

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
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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!
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March 2, 2008

Pros:

it feels soft after puttin it on...

Cons:

lol..i have red scars all over my face..after using this product retin a..the red marks started to become ice pick scars..its made my skin look really horrible....

idont recommend for you to use this product..although other may have good results with this...but for me it didnt work,..so if you dont want to have your face cratered stop using it......
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December 8, 2007

Pros:

Helped with some scars but it took a while for it to heal. It was cheap because I have great health coverage.One tube lasts fairly long.

Cons:

Made my skin so much worse. I didnt see any improvements after the 3 months of consistant usage. I am giving up!

I used proactiv and my skin was great for 3 years! I discontued using it and had a bit of breakouts and scars. Once my doctor prescribed Stieva-A I was so excited and was hoping for so much. I was told my skin was going to get worse before it got better. I never broke out on my forehead for example and now its unbearable. I am still waiting for it to get better and still nothing. I feel like I want to give up. I am even more depressed than I have ever been. I continuely cry myself to sleep. I would never wear makeup unless I went out with girlfriends or to a party. Now I cant go to school without makeup! My skin was so bad one day even when I piled a lot of makeup on I ended up skipping school that day which had never happend before.I now avoid making eye contact with many people including my boyfriend. If anyone has suggestions it would be very appreciated.
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