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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March 8, 2008
Cons:
REdness,dryness, BREAKOUTS!
I started using it about 3 months ago, at first it got better and then, BAM! Major breakouts like I never had before, 2 months later it began to improve and then BAM! Again major Breakout! I'm in my 4 month and I seen no improvement, AT ALL!
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......
February 22, 2008
Pros:
none
Cons:
red, itchy skin
Haven't seen an improvement yet. Ana- who is your dermatologist? I want to try accutane also because I have such oily skin too. Thanks!
February 16, 2008
Pros:
smoother skin
Cons:
This medication really expels all the oil and grime under your skin. So expect an initial breakout.This also takes awhilee from what i heard, I honestly only used it for a month because I was going on accutane.
If you're patient and don't want to try accutane then this is the medicine for you.You need to give this medication MONTHS to see improvement. I only took this for a month b/c I was goin on accutane so I can't really vouch for it. I had really oily skin so my pores were constantly clogged. This made my moderate acne severe within 2 weeks. The initial breakout is normal, it shows you that it's working. I didn't like how much it made me peel. I still had oily skin but it was peeling..weird.I recommend accutane, I've only been on it for a month and I have clear matte skin. Good Luck!
February 11, 2008
Pros:
easy to use, minor side effects
Cons:
expensive
I have only been using this for about 3 weeks. In accordance to what other people have said, it immediately got a little better, and then got worse, I am assuming it's because the grime under my skin is making its way out. I'm keeping hopeful--people say it takes time to work. My skin was really sensitive at first, I almost cried. I had extreme dryness, redness, cracking, and I felt like a reptile. It did get better in a few days. I wish I would have started putting on much less the first few days--even less than pea-sized. Of all the moisturizers, Neutrogena's Intensified Day Moisture SPF 15 worked best. With cetaphil, eucerin, neutrogena combination skin, neutrogena regular SPF 15, I had to keep reapplying it, and it was still flaky. Whatever you use, make sure it says non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). Praying this works!
February 2, 2008
Pros:
my skin felt really soft when it was not peeling or chapped
Cons:
IT was very painful and i had to quit using it because I had horrible reactions. My face got to the point where it was chapped and felt skaley and my doctor cut me off and said not to use it anymore.
It did not stop any of my acne it just made my face look worse it was constantly red and peeling ..it was very painful and i hated leaving the house because people would look at me funny. Everyone at work thought I was crazy because I continued to use it as long as I did hoping it was just the first few weeks that I would have these problems. fnially i called my doctor and she said No More .. my skin was just to sensitve and the affects where to strong.. Im now going to try proactive ... There is nothing like having adult acne. I thought I would be lucky enough to grow out of it but I guess not
January 2, 2008
Pros:
Gives skin a better tone, eliminates mild acne fast, easy to use
Cons:
Extreme redness, lots of peeling, oily skin
I've used all sorts of acne prodcust over the last few years, I'm 19 and have had acne since I was 15. Retin-a cream has definately helped more than anything else, especially at eliminating my scars from acne long ago.
I like the tone it gives my skin (some days) and that small pimples will disappear within a day when they come up when using this product.
The downside is that I always feel like I have a sunburn. It might just be the wintery weather but Retin-a leaves a line almost (from where applied) and produces red, blotchy skin. I get lots of peeling on my chin as well. To fight the redness and peeling I have been using Eucerin Redness Relief lotion from the drugstore. It burns to apply but does seem to help. I've been using this product for 6 months and will continue to use it.
December 29, 2007
Pros:
Somewhat minimizes my huge back pimples.
Cons:
Works really slow, does not prevent further bacne, and itches like hell!
I've been using this on my bacne on and off for about a month. I stop after using it for two days after a period of 3-5 days of using it because my back starts to itch like crazy. It's not working the way my doctor and I'd hoped for so I'm planning to start a new regimen with "maxi-peel", a depigmenting exfoliant from the Philippines (not sold here because of the strong concentrate of hydroquinone + tretinoin). I'll right a review for maxi-peel after one week.
December 24, 2007
Pros:
Didn't dry your face out, no glossy finish after
Cons:
Made my face feel like i broke out in hives - caused me to itch so much. Also, it didn't help and it made my face look like i had a rash
It is hit or miss, i'm sure its worked great for some people and awful for others - whatever but what everyone would agree on is this - it smells soooo bad!
December 20, 2007
Pros:
I don't know them yet
Cons:
Makes my skin breakout so much worst than it used to!And its all red, sensitive, itchy!
Hi guys! I just started to use the cream for about three weeks or so and my skin is worst than ever! But after reeding all your messages I feel better and I know I have to be patient but I just want to know if any of you experienced a side effect that I am having. Sometimes my skin gets itchy and it becomes like a really red spot. Is it normal?
Pros:
Affordable