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.
Used Tretinoin? Rate It:
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August 3, 2008
Cons:
Made skin worst
if your skin does not improve within two months stop use. It worsened my acne and skin peeled so much i was embarassed to leave my house. I recommend oscion cleanser twice a day followed by nuetrogena moisturzer. Acne cleared up within week
July 30, 2008
Pros:
Right now I cannot think of any Pros at all. The only good thing is that I got it free from my derm.
Cons:
I've used this consistantly for five months. It has done nothing--and I mean nothing to clear up my acne. The 'initial' break-out is neverending. Prior to Retin-A I had 2-3 zits. Now I have about 15-20 at a time! This has done mor harm than good.
It's really hard to judge how your skin will react, as is evidenced by the positive and negative reviews. Personally, I never got the 'clear' skin that I was hoping for and basically suffered for nothing. Right now my face is worse than it has ever been in my life and it's all because of Retin-A Micro. The worst part is not just the wasted time but the numerous scars it's left behind.
July 27, 2008
Pros:
Honestly, I can't think of any. If I had enemies, it would be a great product to literally deface them.
Cons:
Retin-A has:
Made my light whitehead/blackhead problems much worse and glaringly noticeable; dried out my skin and produced cystic pimples where I previously had none; caused really awful dark, scab like spots on my forehead; made my face fall of
I have used this product for 2 months, and while that may not be the ridiculous 3 months for the *beginning* of results that is cited in the product description, I feel fully entitled to be disappointed and discontinue use. Effectively, I look like a leper without foundation, which I have to apply throughout the day to maintain professional appearance. The product burns and itches so much that I can't resist scratching at it, and of course this is detrimental to my skin's already shabby condition. I'm in my mid-20s, and this product makes me look 15; I'm not talking in a Ponce de Leon's fountain of youth way, but more like a revisitation of pubescent pimple purgatory.
July 24, 2008
Cons:
dry, peeling, red, itchy, sensitive skin. All pimples popped on tretinoin will leave marks.
I see a lot of negative reviews for those who've used it for a couple weeks, but I tried it for a full 5 months. Didn't work for me, was sitll getting acne at the same rate, but each pimple was leaving a dark red/purplish mark in my skin now, not to mention increased fragility of my skin in general. Accutane only cost me $2 more.
July 20, 2008
Pros:
Acne heals faster.
Cons:
SCARS, initial breakout, red and peeling skin.
If it wasn't bad enough I have acne now I have scars. Retin A thins your skin so much that it scars really easily. This has made me extremly depressed.
July 11, 2008
Pros:
Softer, younger looking skin. Fading acne scars.
Cons:
Severe outbreaks, super sensitive skin, peeling, flaking, irritation.
I've only been using this product for a week but after the first "big reveal" aka peeling took place, my skin underneath was softer and the scars were a lot less noticable. I've been breaking out a lot more but that's to be expected. I am just hoping my face starts clearing up soon.
July 7, 2008
Pros:
I did not really experience any good things from Retin-A
Cons:
Face gets really red In the first 2 weeks face gets overly dry and peels. I have used it for about 3 and a 1/2 months and my face hasnt changed, if anything the complexion looks worse because of the redness
It might work for some people but it does not work for me
July 3, 2008
Pros:
my forehead has cleared up quite a bit
Cons:
i had acne just on my forhead but it spread to cheeks and other areas.
if u have mild acne dont use!!!
June 24, 2008
Pros:
zero
Cons:
doesn't work for acne, SMELLS AWFUL!!!
I've been using this f**king sh*t for two months and I look like a f**king pizza! F**K RETIN-A!!! F**K IT!
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.
Pros:
it was free