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.
Takes time
Terrible Initial Breakout
Made my acne clear up
Helps get rid of pigmentation
Helps prevent oily skin
Makes skin smooth
Gets rid of any wrinkles you may have
Can be a tad drying if overused
If I cry or sweat, it burns badly
I, personally, cannot use it with anything else. I had to stop using all makeup and I had to stop the other topical I was using (clindamycin)
Can cause redness for some but not for me
If you get this anywhere near the skin of your eye, you'll be sorry for the next few days. FLAKES EVERYWHERE
consisitenly deals with acne
got rid on indented/rolling scars
could be irritating or make your face red
wont completly treat hormonal acne
-In the beginning stages, it helps clear up acne
-Gives your skin a smooth appearance
-Only have to apply it at night
-Mostly keeps your acne under control, until you are on it too long
-Irritation
-Hyper-pigmentation
-REDNESS
-Dryness
-Nearly burns off your skin
-Peeling
-Have to reduce your sun exposure
-After a while, it will make your skin peel and look REALLY red and irritated
-In the long run, got rid of 50% of my most severe pimples.
-Side effects
-Burning
-Made me even more sensitive to the sun
-Redness
-Peeling
-Expensive
Lightens scars
Clears Skin
Company offers a rebate form (pay no more than $20 for prescription)
Peeling
Dryness
Sensitivity to sunlight
Skin is now smooth
Wrinkles reduced very quickly
Major breakout first week
I think not for older people
- It works (unlike everything else I tried).
-You only need to apply it at night before bed.
- I found it to be not as irritating as benzoyl peroxide (which didn't work for me).
-You only need a small (pea-sized) amount
-I think it needs to be combined with an antibiotic, either oral or topical, to be effective.
-Can irritate the skin if you apply too much.
-It took me months of consistent use for me to see results, I only became completely clear when I started taking minocycline.
-Initial breakout is not great, but don't give up!
Worked great for me as a teenager.
I like the idea that it might be good for wrinkles too.
No odor, easy to use.
Problems with insurance - had to get verification from dr. I think this was to make sure it wasn't being prescribed for wrinkles.
Drying and peeling on initial use.
Maybe less effective on cystic acne.
Lighter Skin Tone
Pigmentation Fading
Clearing of white heads and blackheads
Keep Cystic Acne Away
Firmer Skin
Less Oily skin
Dryness
Length of time it takes to work
Peeling, not severe though
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Pros:
Helps acne alot,
evens skin tone out a bit.