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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 25, 2009

Pros:

Clears up skin, unclogs pores and gets rid of blackheads

Cons:

Makes skin flaky and sensitive to strong rubbing or firm squeezing.

I love this stuff. I was using BP for the longest time, but this stuff is soooooo much better. I suffered more from blackheads and whiteheads and this was the right product for me. BP was okay, but it really didn't do anything to clear out my blackheads and it even caused the little inflamed acne I would get to be huge and painful. Since I've been using Neutrogena's Retin-A, my skin has had very very very few problems. I first started with the 0.05% cream. It worked well to smooth out my face, but I noticed that I would still get blackheads, especially around the T-zone. After a few months, my derm switched me to the 0.04% gel. The gel really helped to get rid of the blackheads. I've now incorporated the 0.1% gel into my regiment, but only use it once every 4 days and it does add to the effectiveness of my regiment. However, the 0.1% cream alone is way to strong for me. I suffered from light to moderate acne before. I'm a medium-toned African-American male.
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October 23, 2009

Pros:

smooth skin, scars are slowly fading, 70% clearer at 2 months=way less breakouts

Cons:

Initial breakout was horrible, but I knew the gunk had to come out anyways. It took about a month to nicely go away and I had 2 cysts on both sides of my chin come up twice and then finally clear. (SUCKED!!) IB leaves bad scars!

brings pimple to head faster and heals faster, after the IB - I wanted to stop because my face looked so bad (broke out more than I ever have in my life) my first week of college but I stuck with it anyways after reading about it. I am glad I did because now my face looks SO much better and with some makeup (to cover up scars) I have very mild acne compared to moderate almost severe(?) TRY IT.. (if you are in school- during summer/winter break) oh yeah clears blackheads too, wait 20 min after washing face to apply at night skin is a lot more sensitive though so don't try to squeeze blackheads, it will make those red marks that you can't cover up
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October 20, 2009

Pros:

made my skin feel smooth and in the areas of no breakouts skin looks great

Cons:

flaking, redness

I have been using this product a little over a month and of course there is flaking and redness while the cells are turning over to renew better looking skin. The Dr. told me my skin would get really bad before it got really good, so I'm still in the stage of that right now. I have a lot of breakouts, but I think its just from all the junk coming up from my pores. The Dr. said about 6 weeks and skin would start to look better, although I've read articles that say up to 9 or 12 weeks and sometimes even 6 months. I guess I just have to be patient.
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October 20, 2009

Pros:

Definitely helps clear skin. New acne turns over quickly.

Cons:

Does not clear 100%. Sun sensitivity. Takes a long time to work (honestly at least 6 months maybe longer for full results)

You have to be extremely patient to use this medication. Initial breakout is awful. I have used this medication for 3 years with a few months off in between (stupid) I had to go through the IB twice!
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October 18, 2009

Pros:

my skin loves it. it doesn't go red or peel or dry

Cons:

takes a long time to work im on a month using it and no serious healing yet
new pimples did form but went away prety

im using this for acne scars and pimples and clearer skin because my skin is purple around my scars
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October 8, 2009

Pros:

This medicine helps to improve breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, and cystic acne. Clearing of the face happens nearly immediately and is truly noticeable in those with more severe acne.

Cons:

EXTREMELY DRYING, skin peeling, bleaching of pillowcase

I have had moderate acne since I was 11, and am now 20. I took Clindamycin from the time I was 11 until 14 and that worked pretty well. Throughout high school, my face stayed clear without treatment, but about 2 years ago when I entered college, my acne began to get worse again on my cheeks and chin. I was put on Tretinoin about 2 months ago, and overall it has been working very well so far, but the dryness is starting to become a big problem as the weather gets colder and the air dryer.
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October 5, 2009

Pros:

clears acne and makes face look more youthful nd sexy like sik people from donny like kairous with flawless skin of course

Cons:

dries ur skin outt makes it irritated typical white peoples reactions to creams of course!! lmao

of course all the people who comment r from america nd the uk lmao i havent seen a post from brazil r argentina case they all have sik skin aaha nah this product wor well bt its important to eat healtily nd no coffee
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October 2, 2009

Pros:

Improve skin appearance, reduces inflammation, prevents additional pimples, heals scarring and dries up existing pimples

Cons:

Incredibly drying, need to wait 30 minutes after washing face to apply, takes a long time (8 weeks) to work 100%, need to wear sunscreen daily, cant use moisturizer at night

I have had moderate acne my entire life, but it became severe on my cheeks, jawline and chin after I went off birth control in my late twenties. This product does take a long time to work and it is drying but at only 4 weeks in, I see improvement in my skin's texture already. My pimples are far fewer and my scars are healing. I am so happy i tried this product and look forward to seeing it work even better in the next few weeks. Stick with it!
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September 30, 2009

Pros:

Works so well, with time! took about 2 months of using it regularly for it to really take away my acne. Also improved past acne scars, and overall appearance of skin. Easy to use, only needs to be applied once a day.

Cons:

Takes atleast 1 to 2 months to really see improvement. Acne will get slightly worst when you first start using it.

I've had really bad acne on my forhead, chin, and around my mouth for 10 years, and this is the first product that has really improved my acne. I have been using this product for about two and a half months now, and I have not had one pimple in about a month. I also wear makeup almost everyday. This is the first time in 10 years that I don't have a pimple on my face and I am just extremely happy. Yes, it takes time to work, but it is so worth it. I've tried many things over the years, and this is the only thing that works for me.
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September 28, 2009

Pros:

takes about 2-3 months until it works properly but its worth it

Cons:

makes skin dry

first time i started using it took me about 2 months until i saw an improvement, but then it just kept my skin realllyyyyy clear!until i stopped using it.....now i started using it again about 3 weeks ago and my face is getting worse but thats how this cream works so yea im gonna keep up with it :) dont give up if ur acne gets worse when u start using it cause the effect after that its worth it
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
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