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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November 12, 2006
Cons:
leaves a lot of red marks behind. hopefully they will fade
i have been using retin-a micro for about 3 weeks now.. it made my face peel horribly for the first couple days, but then broke me out pretty bad, but i have faith in this, because ive seen a lot of testemonies saying that it takes time. i have a lot of red marks left, but they are slowly fading. if you have used everything and tried everything and its not working, i suggest you see a derm and get this product right away, also use a gentle cleanser... cetaphil works good because if you dont it will over irratate your skin and make you more red.
November 5, 2006
Pros:
I use Abra detox complexion wash in the morning and at night. It is gentle and all natural. No drying. In the morning I use Benza Clin and at night I use Retin-A micro gel. My face started to show improvement within a week with no serious sideeffects
Cons:
The Benza Clin makes my cheeks sore for about a half hour but you can live with it. It's not that bad.
Definately wash your face with the Abra Detox Complexion Wash. It cost about $8 and you can find it in the health food store or on line. It is for oily and combination skin. It's a soap free AHA fruit cider was with plant surfactants to deeply cleanse and detoxify problem skin. Also use the BenzaClin in the morning and Retin-A at night..both after washing with the ABRA..you will see a difference.
October 23, 2006
Pros:
You know it works
Cons:
the process of using it
Use Aquaphor to battle the dryness. It is recommended by Dermatologist's for irritation to the skin. I have only been on Retin A Micro for 5 days and the peeling is intense. I have hormonal acne around my jawline and chin. After the 2nd day, I developed a blister on my shin from it. Yeah, it's real fun. But then I remembered Aquaphor, so I tried it, not alot, alittle goes a long way. but after an hour my skin looked great! and now i can seriously tell how well Retin A is working. Try it, it truly helps.
Tip: If you feel slick, you used to much.
**If you want to use make-up, apply Aquaphor, then wait 10 minutes, apply spf (for day), and wait 5 minutes, then apply makeup.
October 18, 2006
Pros:
Definitely worth sticking with it.
Cons:
Made skin worse before it made it better.
I a 24 year-old woman -- I began to have moderate acne when I was 19 or so -- lots of red spots around my mouth, chin, and jaw-line. What finally worked for me was a combination of desogen birth control pills, clindamycin lotion twice a day, and retin-A micro once a day. It was a challange to stick with this regemin, as the retin-A really irritated my skin (painful, red, flaky skin). Also, my skin would go through cycles of getting better, and then getting worse (as the Retin-A sloughed off more and more layers of skin) -- but after about 6-8 months, my skin is perfectly clear! I found it is really important to use the cleomycin twice a day (once does nothing). I would wash my face, wait at least 10 minutes, apply cleomycin, wait at least another 10 minutes, and then apply about 2 pea-size drops of retin-A micro. If my skin became super irritated, I would drop retin-A usage down to once every 2 or 3 days. Good luck!
October 16, 2006
Pros:
Hopefully some come soon!
Cons:
My face looks worse than it has in a few years.
Just two weeks ago I was using Differin at night mixed with a klaron cream in the morning and using clearasil sensitive skin face wash 2 times a day sometimes 3 times and my face looked pretty good after about 4 or 5 weeks, then for about 3 or 4 it just maintained its ground so I still had a few spots. I went home for a few days and visited my dermatologist starting Tuesday night (6 nights ago) she put me on retin a micro .1 (the yellow gel kind) every other night and then kept me using differin every other night. She also put me on a nivea face wash to be used in the morning and at night and a nivea extra soothing cleanser to use when needed. So far all that I have noticed is that the spots I had have begun to flare up, and that even new red marks are starting to come in. I would just like a few people to leave me some insurance that this product really does work, and when do the beneficial effects start taking place? Can u use makeup with this produ
October 16, 2006
Pros:
Works well for the first month
Cons:
Redness, blotchy-coloured skin, rash, blackheads, sensitivity to the sun
I am happy to hear that it works well for some, because I was starting to think that my dermo is a sadist...
Since using a combo of minocycline (50 mg) and nightly retisol-a
(.025%) treatment for the last 4 months, my face actually hurts all over. My face is covered with a horrible rash that is a million times worse than the periodic acne that I had before starting. Worse still, I can't stand the sun, or even the brightness of my bathroom lights.
This is horrible, horrible stuff!
October 15, 2006
Pros:
got rid of my blackheads
Cons:
did nothing for my acne and dried up my face
I used retin a micro and the only good thing was that it got rid of my blackheads but other than that it did nothing for my acne. I even got more cysts which has caused my scarring..
October 14, 2006
Pros:
it shrinks pores, tightens up your skin(good for people with wrinkles),and helps scars.... im using it for acne though of course..my acne probably wouldnt even be considered 'moderate'.. its just mostly comedones(blackheads) and a few pimples
Cons:
peels skin, its been making me break out big time the last 3 weeks but it will be worth it.. its better to push the junk out of your face anyways then keep it in there..
people dont notice acne on your face anyways.. its all in your head so dont freak out and keep at it!
October 4, 2006
This product does work very well if used properly. I'm a 20 yr old male with mild acne but am very self-conscious. I've been using it every other night for about 2 weeks and already see a slight improvement. Ive used it before for about 4 months and it worked well, but my skin became immune so I stopped for a while. Ive learned it seems to clear up scarring from the past very well. Remember: Small amounts and dont use it every night. Use on the whole face, DO NOT spot treat. Peeling will occurr, but dryness is beter than being super oily. I have alot of experience with this medicine so take it from me.
Pros:
makes all the junk in your face surface and gets rid of active pimples