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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April 2, 2013
Cons:
liltle oil in skin, redness of the skin , senstive skin, but only for a while. Always use mosturizer for skin before applying the cream just to not burn or peel skin if very senstive
very procative AMAZING:my friend saw how clear my face was just in a few days of using it :) even she ask me to get one of my refills for her
March 31, 2013
Pros:
Cleared my ance
Cons:
Redness
Sunburn easily
I tried this product a few years ago and the irritation was so bad I had to stop. After trying almost everything else on the market I decided to give tretinoin a second shot. It cleared my skin. This is what I did:
-Put a pea sized amount of .025 tretinoin cream in your hand
-Put about twice that amount of cerave pm facial moisturizer on top of the tretinoin and mix it thoroughly to form a paste
-Apply paste to affected area at night
-Moisturize with cerave again in the morning My skin was almost completely clear in a week. I think the lotion helped my skin absorb the tretinoin better. Regardless, it really helped and the moisturizer helped reduce the facial redness I had experienced before! I sugest people give this a shot for a few weeks.
March 30, 2013
Pros:
No more red acne, zits.
With time blackheads eventually get pushes out of the skin.
Cons:
My skin get oily when I use this.
Sensitivity to sunlight.
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March 27, 2013
Pros:
Works great!
Hasn't caused any peeling or flaking.
Generic brand is inexpensive.
Cons:
None
I've only been using Tretinoin 0.05% for about a couple weeks. My dermatologist gave me the cream months ago but I was really hesitant using to use because of the possible side effects. In my case I dont break out on my face, my breakouts usually occur on my jawline and my neck. So when I finally decided to use tretinoin I was at awe how it completely changed my skin's texture. In my case I didn't have a initial break out which most do. My derm did admit that when one first begins using tretinoin they usually breakout the first week. But not in my case! Stay positive and make it a routine and you should be fine. Because clear skin is on the way :)
March 25, 2013
Pros:
Works wonders
Clear skin
Cons:
Takes awhile
dryness
Flaking
You need to know that everybody is different. Some people see results in 2 weeks. Others in 3 months. The first couple weeks are the worst. Your face is flaking. Breaking out even worse than before. and your skin is red splotchy. But thats how Retin a works it peels off layers of the skin , and helps fight breakouts. And bring up all the acne that was going to come up anyways. Thats why people start breaking out alot. But that just means its working. After 4 weeks i saw results. Never been more happy with my skin today
March 20, 2013
Pros:
Works!
Cons:
skin sensetive to light
Ive had acne for 20 years! 3 years ago I got tired of hidding from the world and tried this. The first year my skin was the worst its ever been. My skin usually had about 20-30 pimples and was filled with dark spots. Now, my skin is still imperfect but its so much better. I only have 2-3 small pimples and less dark spots but there are still alot of them. Im still hideous but i feel ok leaving the house now.
March 17, 2013
Pros:
I started out using 0.05% strength Tretinoin for about 6 weeks and started to see positive results. I did not notice any side effects so I switched to the 0.1% strength and I have not looked back since. This stuff has been an absolute miracle. I'm 24 and have struggled with acne since i was about 16. I've tried literally everything prescription and non-prescription (clindamyacin, adapalene, different BP's, salycilic, duac, sulfur treatments, monocycline, doxycycline, tea tree, etc.
Cons:
Mild flaky skin but easily manageable.
If you haven't responded to other prescriptions well and are nervous to try Accutane like I was, I would highly recommend giving this a try. I just wish I would have a long time ago.
March 5, 2013
Pros:
Clears skin after a few months.
Cons:
Dry skin
Rash developed.
The sad thing is about retin a for me at least is that it has cleared my face 100%.... And it's been clear for a few months, but I've recently started to develop a rash around my mouth. It's so devastating! I finally found something that works and I have to quit using it. But I highly recommend this product for people.
February 19, 2013
Pros:
Works
Cons:
Takes a little bit of time to work, but eventually you'll see results.
So Retin-A is pretty much the cream version of Accutane. I've been on Retin A for a while now and I really like it. I'm on the strongest dosage now and my skin has been clear for a while now. This, paired with Cetaphil Derma Control, has done wonders for my skin. I also take minocyclin for that pesky under the skin acne. You just got to give it time. I'm reading these reviews about people who are unhappy with their results. You really just got to be patient and keep it up. Trust me, I've been there. The wait is worth it.
February 15, 2013
Pros:
It really does stop acne. When everything else failed, this worked.
Cons:
Pimples will come to the surface at first. There is peeling and redness.
I will be staying on retin A microl
Pros:
help clear my blackheads and acne really fast peels dead skin and acne also the hard ance scars and blackheads.