Tretinoin

-did a good job of clearing up acne on my chin
-smooths out the texture of your skin, smaller pores
-didn't dry out my skin
-no initial breakout
-one prescription lasted me more than 6months

Cons:

-occasional redness/irritation
-didn't clear up my skin 100%, but I'm still happy with the major improvement

I have been taking Atralin once daily, before bed, for over 6 months now. This gel is very gentle and has never made my skin flaky. Started seeing results in about 2 weeks, but eventually the improvement started to level off, and my skin still gets pimples here and there. Overall Atralin made a big difference in the appearance of my skin and I would recommend it to anyone. Also, with Atralin i would not be afraid of an initial breakout. I never had one and if you start using a small amount, it is very gentle.

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cheezycakes

November 26, 2011

Pros:

Clear skin
Shallow pimples
Smooth skin
Increased skin turnover

Cons:

Some redness
Initial peeling
Initial breakout

I was suffering from moderate acne and was prescribed 0.05% tretinoin by my dermatologist. I had tried every OTC product and homemade remedy from tea tree oil and turmeric, pH balanced soap, proactiv, AcneFree, shaving excessively, not shaving. It was actually getting pretty desperate because nothing worked. I finally broke down and made an appt with a dermatologist and was put on a regimen of tretinoin, doxycycline, and benzaclin, which is very common. I think most people who suffer from the initial breakout are prescribed tretinoin by itself. The doxycycline and benzaclin are things that may lose effectiveness over time, but for the first ~3 months, they do well to keep the initial breakout produced by tretinoin to a minimum (and you don't want to be taking an antibiotic for an extended period of time). The first couple of weeks of using tretinoin, I noticed my skin get scaly and then peel aggressively. However, once the peeling subsided, my face was almost smooth. After 6 months, my derm started to ween me off the doxycycline, and the acne has stayed away for the most part. I still get one or two pimples every 2 weeks or so (this is a dramatic improvement), but they are typically shallow and go away after a few days. I think with tretinoin, most people tend to get discouraged after a few weeks because their acne gets worse if they are not using another complementary product, but I would highly advise sticking with it for at least 3 months. It really does get better.

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charfly

November 25, 2011

Pros:

WORKS!!! Clears skin completely
Gets rid of oily skin
Gets rid of scars and spots cause by previous acne

Cons:

It takes a long time to work.
You will break out a little prior to getting better
A bit of peeling.
Redness but it's not so bad

There is just one thing to say: IT WORKS IT DOES WONDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you really want a healthy looking skin, use this product as directed and DON'T EVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!! It will take up to TWO MONTHS for it to work but I promise you that you will not regret the waiting time. This cream works from the inside out!! You will enjoy of beautiful, smooth and soft skin again!! I extremely recommend this cream. And whenever you want to give up, open up this review page again to help you through it!!!! And please if it works for you, come back and write a review that is going to help your fellow friends who suffer daily with the same annoying and emotional destructive acne. Thanks to all!!!!

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Amy

November 21, 2011

Pros:

Prevents minor acne
fades scars

Cons:

extremely drying- I cannot wear make up for about a week after using this 0.025% retin A gel as the make up just sticks to the dry areas and looks awful.
Didn't find it helped with cystic acne. but definitely helped with small spots.

I would recommend this product as it definitely does the job, however, I definitely wouldn't use it if you are planning to cover the skin with make up, for me it was at least a week before the dryness went and I could wear make up.

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Michael

November 21, 2011

Pros:

Clears Skin Deep Down
Skin Looks fantastic
No more spots
Smooth, clear, blemish free skin !

Cons:

Extreme drying
Flaking
Can be painful to apply in the first month
Takes time to work

Retin A is a fantastic product for clearing skin deep down, I was prescribed 0.01% gel and at first it sounds weak, however it really does work to clear skin deep down, although in the first 4 weeks be prepared for your skin to really break out, this is due to all the dirt and deep spots being lifted out and the new colligen being formed, skin will also be very dry and red with flaking ! All this is normal so dont worry ! Stick with it and youll see amazing results ! ive been using retin a with my daily dose of 1000mg oxytetracycline ! results are breath taking ! anyone Whos just started using retin A this product will change your life !!

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Victoria

November 20, 2011

Pros:

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

Cons:

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

I didn't pay anything for this, my doctor prescribed me Retin-A cream almost four months ago along with minocylcine pills and clindamycin. The pill and the Retin-A work, but the clinda had to go. Retin-A didn't take a long time to work for me as it does with many people, and it didn't dry my skin very much.I saw results within two weeks. I started using it once a day, and then I starting using it twice a day because I felt once wasn't enough. You aren't supposed to do that, but my doctor actually agreed to it. It works really well. I've had moderate acne since 4th grade and I am now 15. I have not a single spot. I have a few pigmentations, but I'm 99.9% sure that'll be gone soon enough. I'd recommend this to anyone. I get complements on my skin all the time, and I never got that before when I had to pile on makeup (Although I love my makeup, I had to let it go. It wasn't allowing the medications to work). Also, if you're a picker, stop picking and get your hands on this. You will be so glad you did so. The dryness and itchiness go away so if you can deal, it's worth it. I don't know about anyone else, but for me this was a miracle.

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Justinnn

November 17, 2011

Pros:

*Got rid of my stubborn cystic acne
*It works with time

Cons:

*Made my face more red
*Little bit of a breakout stage
*Oilyness
*Peeling

It works and it does its job. I've been on it for about a month with doxycycline as well.. Hoping in a few months my acne will be all gone!

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Maggie

November 16, 2011

Pros:

-Radically improved my skin. I am now acne free.
-Improved overall skin quality (texture, discoloration issues)
-I am hopeful that it will help with some mild scarring.
-Easy to use
-Anti-aging as well

Cons:

-My health insurance's co-pay is rather expensive, but for most companies it is cheaper
-Inital dryness, flakiness around mouth and chin
-Sun sensitivity

This product has made the biggest change is my skin. I had moderately severe acne for may years that was beginning to cause scars, and my doctor put me on this and YAZ birth control as a last resort before Accutane. I am shocked at how effective this product is- for the first time since I was 14, I haven't had a pimple in over 2 months. The initial dryness and flakiness around your mouth and chin is difficult to deal with, but I really encourage you to stick with it. Carry moisturizer with you and if you don't suffer from acne on your chin, don't apply it there. Within a few weeks to a month you will seriously be enjoying the best skin of your life. It is so exciting for me to wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and feel that I look good without covering my acne with tons of makeup. I also had some textural issues/mild scarring that I am hopeful Retin-A will help with. I plan on staying on it for a very long time. Best of luck to everyone!

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sarahhjessicaax

November 14, 2011

Please don't listen to the people who review this item and have only used it for a week or so. This product WORKS for 95% of people who have acne. This is a very strong product and it takes TIME and PATIENCE to work. It works by slowing the process of creating new skin cells. This in turn makes the layers of your skin peel away, revealing all the dirt trapped deep in your pores. In turn, YOU WILL BREAK OUT!!! But the irritation and breakouts is purging your skin of all the unseen, soon to be pimples. Do NOT give up on this product. You will not see fast results, but YOU WILL SEE RESULTS! You really just need to stick with it, and I promise you it will work. I have used this for deep black heads and I had small bumps under my skin on my forehead, after two months, they were completely gone and I now have PERFECT skin. Before I achieved the skin I have now, I went through peeling, redness, flaking, breakouts, oilyness, and itchiness. I felt like I sunburnt my face off, literally. But I am telling you, ITS WORTH IT! This product doesn't take DAYS to work, it takes MONTHS! But it does what it is supposed to do, and does it very well!!!!!! Stick with it people!!!! You will have beautiful skin.

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Joanne

November 13, 2011

Pros:

Younger looking skin (whatever age you are 19 or 50s)
Will clear acne
Even toned skin

Cons:

First couple weeks or months can be bad
Skin will be dry, red, peely
Need to stay out of extreme sun exposure

This product is great. It works. If your doctor prescribes it, stick with it for at least 6months to a year. You won't regret it. I have sensitive skin, meaning I can't even use regular laundry soap or fancy lotions. It took a couple weeks to adjust to retin a. I used a 10% benzoyl peroxide face wash once a day, and in the beginning retin a every other night. Make sure you follow directions. Example, wait 20-30mins after you wash your face to apply cream, GO EASY with how much you use until your face adjusts. Also, you need to use a moisturizer! The first month or so I had to apply moisturizer at least twice a day which was weird because before I couldn't even use one without breaking out before. So, bottom line, if you haven't found anything to completely get rid of your acne give this product a serious try. And when I say serious I mean dedicate time to use it correctly and commit for a few months (aim for 6-12months). It will be bad in the beginning, but it will work. My face looks great. I just saw a picture of myself from two summers ago and in the picture my face is oily looking and has breakouts. Now, in pictures over the last year, my face looks GREAT. I don't even wear makeup because it looks that good.

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