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Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.

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Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.

Tretinoin is usually applied once a day around bedtime.

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October 28, 2008

Pros:

Purges skin. Great exfoliant. Works, but can take a very long time to see full results. Smooths out skin over night.

Cons:

Dryness. Redness. Breakouts for first couple of months of use.

I used retina a couple of years ago with tremendous success over about a six month period. I recently started back, cause I had some samples and cant afford the Ziana prescription I was recently prescribed. I am now in the 1-2 month breakout period that comes with the beginning phases of using this medicine but will remain optimistic, cause things will get smoother. Great medicine for overall skin health. Remember, it is very strong, so a little goes a long way.
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October 26, 2008

Pros:

Peels scars
Gets rid of pimples quicker

Cons:

Irritation
Dryness
Redness

Anyone who is brave enough to stay on a medication for 6 weeks straight should definitely see improvement if they keep sing this stuff.
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October 25, 2008

Pros:

Pimples seem to go away faster. Makes skin soft.

Cons:

Starting to peel really bad on chin. Seems to be getting worse.(Hopefully that means it is working.)

Ihave been struggling with acne for about 4 years. It has really chipped away at my self confidence level to where I hate going out in public. I tried Proactiv and my skin really satrted to heal ablut the second month of using it. Around the sixth month though my acne got just really bad. I also got a chemical peel from the benzoyl peroxide in Proactiv. My dermatologist prescribed me Retina Micro and the Doryx tablets. I have been on them both for about three weeks. I am experiencing some peeling and burning, but not to extreme. I have also been having quite a few breakouts lately, but I am hoping it gets better soon!! But also I have an idea. Anyone who reads this review should say a quick little prayer for everyone that has acne and that it clears. Just imagine what that could possible do. They say your prayers are stronger in numbers.
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October 24, 2008

Pros:

i don't know

Cons:

takes a long time to see results. first month or two is horrid. bad breakouts and peeling.

i'm still breaking out after about 6 months on this stuff. i can't really remember if my skin was worse before. i think it's helped to smooth out scarring, but i also use a glycolic acid peel once in a while that helps with it too. i don't have a lot of active acne on my face anymore, but i'm really fair and my acne lesions when i do get them are deep. the one good thing i can say is that it seems retin-a makes it so that post inflammatory hyperpigmentation doesn't last as long, so those ugly brown and red spots left after a pimple might only last a couple months instead of 6.
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October 22, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of red marks.

Cons:

Completely made my skin so dry to the point of tons of flakes covering my face and not being able to go out in public for like four days. NO MOISTURIZER WORKED. I went through hell.

Maybe the stronger percent was too strong for my skin. I don't know, but I steer away from this product.
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October 20, 2008

Pros:

Smooth Clear skin!!! Even complexion!!! Eliminates red marks within days.

Cons:

Dry skin until skin gets use to it. Sunscreen is a MUST. Acne will get worse before betting better. Your boby eventually will get use to it and will no longer work.

I have been suffering from acne for several years now. Almost 2.5 years ago I decided to do something about it because I did not want to have acne on my wedding day. My derm advised me that it will take 3 months to see the full results. She was right!!! My acne cleared 100% within 3 months. I would only get a pimple once in a while, but that pimple would cleared up within days because of the retin a micro. The day of my wedding, I looked and felt beautiful! Unfortunatly, my acne free face lasted only a year. For some reason or another my boby got used to the retin a micro. Since then my derm. have prescribed everything and nothing have worked. I am now looking for other orternatives, like blue light and levulan. Wish me luck!!!
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October 16, 2008

Pros:

Smoother skin eventually. Acnes heal faster, fades age spots and gives a more even complexion.

Cons:

Takes FOREVER to work. It causes severe breakout before it starts to improve. Please be warn that it takes a brave person to stay on Retin A. Skin will dry, peel, flake and even hurts to touch

I had moderate acne since 11 and later improved to mild as an adult. I condsider giving up using Retin A almost daily. I still get the red dots, dried, flaky, peeling skin with whiteheads. I recently got big pimples to my chin (never before) while on Retin A. In a odd sense, I stay on Retin A because I know that the changes are due to its effectiveness. I know that the skin cells are turning over (or healing at a rapid rate). My skin is still very unpredictable. I thought that after the first 3 months, it would be smooth sailing. Anyhow, I'm hanging in there.
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October 15, 2008

Pros:

acne cyst are peeling away

Cons:

face is red, dry and peeling
face burns after i wash it
hurts a little to put make up on

i am a 30 year old wit adult acne...didnt have it as a teenager. i am using tretinion (at night) along with minocycline 100mg twice a day...and i think it is going to work because the acne cyst are peeling away and i have only used it one night.
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September 30, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin smoother & new pimples dry quickly

Cons:

Bad breakout when first used & taking a while to get going

I hear all the horror stories but this has not burned, badly dried or irrated my skin much. I ust cleanse, the medication, and moisturizer in the mornings. I've been using this for about 2.5 wks and had a bad breakout, & no results as of yet but it has made my skin a lot softer. I'm very impatient so I'm trying to wait. I'm getting married in 10 mos and DO NOT want acne all over my face.
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September 18, 2008

Pros:

Fast results within 3 weeks of proper use.
Gets rid of those pimples you cant see,but feel.

Cons:

Face got super oily and sensative.
Face hurt when i applied my mineral foindation.

I was recommended Tretinoin Cream 0.05% by my dermatologist along with Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 1% & Doxyclycline Hyclate Tablets. This product is AMAZING ive suffered with acne for 5 years. And this product started to work whithin 3 WEEKS! ...I was beyond excited. Even though i got oilier than ever it still worked. Its amazing but you have to be patient and let it do its job. Its the greatest feeling when your skin is one less thing to worry about. Give it a try!
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