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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.
Used Tretinoin? Rate It:
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October 1, 2009
Cons:
The cream has make my face even worst after the 2 weeks it drawbacks itching,stinging,scaling, and anything that make your face turn to cystic type.
Now my face are worsen from day to day. It does not make any diff but only cause harm than good. It's not suitable for most people as it contains very strong peeling agent that scarring your face. now that I have very low self-esteem caused of this product. I will never use it again.
August 21, 2009
Pros:
it works, unlike a million other products
Cons:
none
After day 2, my skin has cleared and it feels great! i dont know why for some people it took 6 weeks! i'm very happy wuth this purchase and i highlyy reccomend it to anyone with scars or spots.
June 3, 2009
Pros:
Did not improve acne
Cons:
Developed an allergy to BP so this became useless
Didn't work for me, hopefully it does for you. Anyone else with this problem?
July 8, 2008
Pros:
none...
Cons:
made my acne 10 times worse. bumps, redness, flakes, dryness, huge pimples, little pimples, roughness
don't use unless you have severe acne.
April 2, 2008
Pros:
none yet
Cons:
im having a major breakout and dont no if i should stop can someone give me some advice
ive been on this produt for 3weeks now and seen no improve jus breakouts need advice
December 23, 2006
Pros:
prevents new acne from forming by clearing your pores and making dead skin cells to leave faster. it didnt give me an initial breakout thankfully. it just kept my skin clear
Cons:
for people who have more moderate to severe acne it will create an initial breakout. for people with mild acne the initial breakout will barely be noticable, if there is one. may burn your skin some, may make it red and stuff. might give you sun burn
GET YOUR FACE COMPLETELY CLEAR BEFORE YOU USE THIS. if your face is crystal clear, then you dont have to worry about the initial breakout, because there is nothing under the skin to come to the surface! as a result your skin will stay clear because retin-a clears your pores and keeps them clear. if you have deep pimples that you want to get rid of, USE RETIN A, retin a will bring the deep pimples to the surface so you can get rid of them faster, it is a good product trust me
July 7, 2013
horrible
Pros:
none
Cons:
irritated skin
brekaouts
My dermatologist prescribed me this and it was awful, it caused me more comedogenic acne:(
January 12, 2012
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Need a prescription
Makes you sensitive to the sun
Didn't help my acne
Burns
Retin-A didn't work at all for me. It just burned my skin and made me sensitive to the sun.
December 7, 2011
Pros:
- cleared up scars?
- honestly, not really any...
- no initial breakout for me
Cons:
- didn't really work
- made skin more oily
- still get acne, maybe worse than before?
I'm 14, and I've been using this product for about 9 months, and there has pretty much been no improvement. I stuck with it because everyone said BE PATIENT! And it's been nine months.....and nothing. I thought I was supposed to see improvement after at least like 4 months... At first, it seemed like it was working, but then after a while, my acne just came back, and in places I don't usually have acne (my forehead). I have good days and bad days with my skin using this, mostly bad. Probably going to try something else. :
September 5, 2011
Pros:
Maybe starting working 3 months in?
Cons:
Broke me out TERRIBLY for 3 months straight. So bad on my forehead I cut myself bangs.
Before retin-a micro, I was doing okay just using BP but I really wanted something that would keep me consistently clear. Retin-a micro started breaking me out within the first week... I kept it up thinking intial break out but it lasted for around 3 months, until finally I seemed to start clearing up a little bit.. and then went on vacation to Hawaii and broke out teerribbly again (maybe due to the sun too?). I promptly stopped. And cleared up sort of using just bp... which is only moderately satisfying. Regardless, this product was an awful experience for me.
Pros:
This cream works very well on my acne for few 2 weeks,it really clear-up my scar (minimize) and help in exfoliating.