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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January 16, 2009
Cons:
I didnt suffer from the peeling right away. My skin began to get really dry in December.
I REALLY like this product. It is one of the few that have worked long term. I have tried erythromycin, benzamycin and OTC brands and I love Retin-A the best. I don't put it all over my face now and just use it for on the spot treatment. It is def. worth a try.
January 7, 2009
Pros:
cheap... 10 bucks for each. clears up skin in a month. fades away dark spots. skin is brighter more even skin tone. works better if taken with antibiotics.
Cons:
skin dries up like crazy. you can see skin peeling for a few days.
would recommend
January 4, 2009
Pros:
Brightens the skin!
Cons:
Some peeling around the chin.
After pregnancy my skin broke out in small bumps that would soon turn into big red pimples. I tried everything.....finally went to the dermatologist and he gave me Atralin. I have been using a week and actually saw a difference the first time! I still have a few big ones left but all the little ons are gone and it has brightened up my skin and made it appear smoother! However, this gel is very, very expensive!
December 31, 2008
Pros:
easy to use,cream doesnt run off face. this works for me cause i work from home,
Cons:
not sure yet so far i havent seen any
well is seems to be working i have only been using this product for 3 days and the spots seem to be fading already.i'll just keeep applying until i see massive changes
December 30, 2008
Pros:
Cleared acne a little bit at first
Cons:
Skin stopped responding early on and stopped helping acne
I'm not saying this is why, but my acne got worse after a while
Made face red
I lot of people used it and it worked...so give it a try...but if it doesn't, don't waste a year and a half waiting for it to
December 19, 2008
Pros:
Nothing, except that it made my skin bad enough that my derm put me on accutane (the miracle drug).
Cons:
Itching, and Initial Breakout that never goes away, scaring, redness, irritation, horrible skin.
Do NOT go on this medication... if you have mild to moderate acne. I was on this product for several months and it completely destroyed my skin. I really wish I would have listened to all the bad reviews, but the goods ones keep me going. I never experienced scarring until I started using Retin-A Micro...and now my face is covered in them. This medication will ruin your face, and you have to go through 3-6 months of scarring acne to even see if it works... sadly it didn't work for me. Now someone who started off with mild acne has to go on accutane.
December 16, 2008
Pros:
Clears up skin after 6 months, cured back acne. skin becomes soft and smooth.
Cons:
leaves scars which would take 6 to 12 months to disappear. use too much and you'll give yourself acne. always use just a pea size for the face.
I'm south east asian (light to medium colouring) with oily-dry combination skin and massive pores. mild to medium acne and reacts well with BP and use tretinoin (0.05%)with antibiotics and mild toner, moisturiser and exfoliate daily (for sensitive skin). The first month of tretinoin was good. didn't react horribly except for redness and sensitivity. 2nd and 3rd month made me cry. Back was smooth though. The face was another matter. Couldn't wear make up cause it flakes but thankfully i was in manchester where it was rainy and cloudy so going out wasn't a problem. 4th month i decided to go to my dermatologist. she prescribed me doxycycline 100mg to take for 4 months and only to use tretinoin every 2 days at night, the rest of the time i use BP. I had been using tretinoin every night before. It might be the antibiotics but I've cleared up.. aside from the scars that covers 90% of my face and only get the occasional acne. bottom line? just use it for the back.
December 3, 2008
Pros:
Made my skin soft, less blackhads
Cons:
Made my acne worse, oily skin.
This may work for you and i see no reason why you shouldnt give it a shot, but this did not work for me, and I have been using it consitantly for 3 monthes with doxi, and Finacea.
November 22, 2008
Pros:
made my raised spots go down and did help a bit.
Cons:
made my skin dry and flaky. in this case, it is not a case of "slap a bit of moisteriser on". my skin burns WHATEVER i apply and my skin is literally flaking off. if i put makeup on, you can just see all the white bits of skin. made my skin sore.
not everyone will have this effect, but i have never had sensitive or dry skin and it has made it dry and tight and like i said, just really flaky, which looks gross and won't go, no matter how much i exfoliate. i'm stopping using this.
November 18, 2008
Pros:
affordable, skin is softer
Cons:
takes a while to work (just like any other acne product), made my skin very irritated and red.
I've been on this for about 6 weeks now and i'm slowly beginning to see results. For everyone out there who wants to give up on those, DONT! Keep going! Trust me, I know it sucks! During the first few weeks, my skin got so bad I didn't want to leave my apartment. I was so embarrassed. My skin has never been like this and I'm not sure what's causing it, but this product is helping...it just takes a while. So please be patient. My skin is also VERY sensitive and dries out very easily. I recently started using facial products from burts bees (cleansers, scrubs, etc). I really think these products are helping too. I used so many different lotions to help moisturize my skin and only burts bees radiance day and night cream helped me. Go to their website ([link removed]) and you can make a profile for yourself and they will actually suggest products for you! Try it! It's helped me out a ton and worth the money! I've decided to go all burts bees!
Pros:
I started breaking out BADLY when I went abroad. I came home and was recommended RETIN A. I started using the .5% in August and by the end of September my skin was clear. It even got rid of the scars--you can't even tell I had really bad break outs.