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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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August 28, 2010
Cons:
Dented scars! Yes, ur not imagining, I got them too! I don't have space below, so will share this here: please look into the blue light which has a thread on acne.org [www.acne.org/messageboard/here-415nm-Enlux-LED-t156864.html]; very surprising promising fast results by all who bought it after one person reported excellent results. He has his own home light which is the strong one supported by research & the cost is cheap rather than the expensv lower level ones at spa [I'm thinking of buying
I just submitted a review but didnt have space so I want to add this info--my husband used this tretenoin cream too [Acretin] & now I am connecting the dots & remember there was a time I was getting frustrated, telling him I am seeing new pitted scars & stretch mark-like scars appearing on his face every day! Not exagerating; he has worse acne than me & I'm always looking at his face & noticed scars popping up and once I was telling him about it and the next day I see a new one! Unlike me, he was using other prescriptions at the same time. And, the idea that this was happening from his creams did not even cross my mind, but i was puzzled b/c unlike me he duznt touch his face & never pops anything & doesnt use a facial cloth which could be scratching him yet there's these scars actively happening on his cheecks. Only thing I could think of then was that b/c his pimples have been on his face for so long [same exact ones] that they were eating away at his flesh. But that didn't explain the ones that look like a stretch mark, just the dented round ones. Now, given the fact that I've gotten scars from tretenoin [Acretain] I can see that that's what could have happened to him too. I don't understand what is happening here; they say this is supposed to help scars so how is it causing scars for some people. I do have thin skin; maybe people w/ thin skin are more likely to get this, or maybe it's something else! All I know is it's a big thing; I can put up w/ anything else to get nice skin [the peeling, redness, initial flare up], but these permanent looking dented scars & stretch marks is unacceptable. I wrote this b/c I dont want anyone to get permanent scars when many of us r trying to get rid of the temporary red acne spots. I will continue to do home remedies, like honey [it's antibacterial] & especially the yogurt which fades redness & brightens, gives dewy skin. And as much as can afford, will get blue light @ spa [had 2 which helped] & thinking of buying my
July 21, 2010
Pros:
My acne definitely has gotten better, I have had significant less systic acne. I still get some blackheads, but blackheads are better than systic acne.
Cons:
It will dry out your skin - I'd never had to use moisturizer before because my skin was so oily, but now I have to slather it on daily.
It is expensive - Although one prescription will last you a couple months, the initial price is expensive.
It is a good product to try, but I am using it with Azone and Minocycline - so I don't know if it would be as effective without these.
October 13, 2011
Pros:
Spots r going
Cons:
Red face,dry,peeling,sore,
It is a long process
April 1, 2010
Pros:
Easy to use
This helps control some acne but doesn't help for moderate to severe cases
April 26, 2011
Cons:
dried out my skin
didn't work for me
December 3, 2009
Pros:
got rid of a scar by burning the layer of flesh off
Cons:
severe peeling, burning, felt terrible and was afraid to go to school
I used this 3 times when i went to school I was peely and I couldn't use anything to help me and of course pimply too
October 28, 2009
Pros:
didnt use it long enough to find out
Cons:
Angelina Jolie LIP!!!
I was prescribed this by ny new Dermotologist. I waited till the weekend to take this & good thing I did. I did as the directions told me to do since I was supposed 2 take it every nite. & when I awoke the next morning my top lip was swallon.and its day 2 and it still looks the same. & to top my day off my doctor isnt in his office!
October 27, 2009
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Worsened breakouts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Painful!
Extreme dryness!
This stuff was horrible!! I dont have a lot of acne.. and it gave me TONS! I brokeout soo bad.. the worst I ever have!! It burned when I put it on.. felt like i was peeling off my skin.. seriously. I know there is a purging period... but i gave it over a month and my self esteem couldnt handle it anymore. I couldnt even wear makeup properly because my skin was soo dry... I still have scars from it.
October 12, 2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Dried out my skin really bad
Feels too tight and dry, also sticky
I used it couple of weeks twice in my life and so far I hated it. It dried my skin very bad and gave me more breakouts. I will not use it again.
March 3, 2011
Pros:
improves skin texture / tone
rapidly exfoliates skin for new cell growth
a little goes a LONG way
clears skin after a period of time ( no product is immediate)
Cons:
sun sensitive
dries face (buy a good moisturizer i recommend Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 and Aveeno's Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
I have been using Retin A since November of 2010, and my acne has subsided durastically. I apply the topical ointment to my entire face ( about a pea sized amount on my forehead, each cheek, nose, and chin) at night after washing my face with a light cleanser ( I use Cetaphil). It takes roughly 2 weeks to see improvement - but after a month I saw a tremendous turn over in my skin's appearance. Four months later my skin is radiant, clear, and even my dermatologist (who i see bi monthly to monthly) has commented on the drastic change this has brought to my skin. It's the only alternative to Accutane I would recommend - I suffered from moderate/sever acne and I now have very light acne problems (which I get injected with cortisone.) I pay $5 with BCBS of Illinois Insurance.
Pros:
Smoother looking skin. Dries pimples and brings them & tiny bumps to surface right away.