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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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September 13, 2008

Pros:

Clears skin very well. I have no more acne on my face. This stuff is wonderful.

Cons:

It takes a long time to see any results. I started noticing improvements after 9 weeks. It gets worse before it gets better. Be patient!

This product really does work if you give it time and apply everyday. My skin has never looked so good. The price might be a little much for some but I think it is worth every cent.
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September 9, 2008

Pros:

Affordable, works with proper use

Cons:

Dry, peeling skin

It did take awhile for this product to begin working for me. I actually had a really bad breakout period initially, but I let the product do what I know a lot of acne products do: bring out the bad in order to clear it up. And that's exactly what happened in the first 3 weeks. My face got REALLY bad, and then it started to dry out and peel. I would scrub my face every other day with a mild soap and wash cloth (typically, I was my face without a wash cloth and just use my hands). Then as soon as the peeling stopped, my face cleared up and most of the pimples were gone, along with a lot of scarring. I still have scarring, of course, but my face still peels here and there which helps with the scarring. I just continue to scrub every other day when it happens. Now when I get a pimple, it usually goes away within three days and they never get too horrible looking.
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September 2, 2008

Pros:

Improvement in overall skin tone, dries spots out swiftly/ overnight. Generally pleased, skin def looks better.

Cons:

break outs in new places, particularly if you miss the retin a for a few days. Increased prominence of bumps in the short term.

I'm using Retin-A 0.01% and have been for about 3 months. I have oily skin all over, scar easily and had bumps under the skin when I started with mild acne. I do not always manage to put this on at night but when I do consistently, my general skin tone is clearer and more even, despite some isolated spots. I've also noticed that the bumps beneath my skin are becoming more raised and prominent and there are more of them. From what I gather, this is part of the 'purging' effect. Unfortunately I am a bad one for going out and not cleansing my face before bed, and when I missed out Retin-A for a week before going to bed my skin broke out in really bad acne, huge red bumps with pronounced heads- never had this before, tho when I went back on it they cleared very quickly. The peeling described by other, and when I've used it consistently my skin has looked quite glowing with a bit of help for isolated blemishes.
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September 2, 2008

Pros:

After 4+weeks, acne is clearing and previous scars are disappearing

Cons:

Product takes a while to work

Currently I'm on doxycycline (50mg 2x/day), erythromyocin (topical solution), and retin-a cream (generic). I've been using these products for the past month. My acne is clearing up and my skin has a better glow overall. Some advice: 1. This product takes 2-3 weeks to actually see some positive results...don't give up. 2. Use cream at night--pea sized amount and make sure you wait between 20-30 minutes after washing your face to apply. It doesn't work as well if your face is not completely dry (I've learned the hard way)
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September 2, 2008

Pros:

Clears acne, healing old scars nicely

Cons:

Peeling if used twice a day

I have used Retin-A Gel 0.025% for about 2 months now and my acne has definetely improved. I didnt experience any initial breakout but i did peel but a little but moisturiser sorted that right out. I find if i have a heavy one on the booze or eat greasy foods e.g pizza, burgers etc a week later my skin becomes alot more oliy and i will breakout but pimples are usualy dried out after day and just peel off. I still have scars from previous spots but they seem to be fading well. Works for me, why not give it a go.
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September 1, 2008

Pros:

smoother skin, clearer skin, not as irritating as other products.

Cons:

if you use too much, your skin can peel. price.

finally, a product that works. i didn't experience the breakout period that the product claims you go through. it has been really gentle. i do have a occasional pimples but they are tiny and go away in one day. seriously. i highly recommend to anyone who feels like they have tried everything. USE A GENTLE FACE WASH, NOT A MEDICATED ONE. i suggest this being the only acne fighting thing you use in your regimen. as for moisturizers, i have found success in Dermalogica's Active Moist. i'm serious, this is a great product when used correctly. follow the instructions! use sunscreen. stick with it. make sure to get retin-a micro and not just retin-a. they do two different things.
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August 31, 2008

Pros:

I CAN TELL THAT ITS WORKING!!!...my pimples are becoming dry and although my face is worse then before im sticking with it because i know that results are 100% wirth it

Cons:

i have moderate acne...mainly on my chinline to my neck and some on my cheeks and forhead. This is due to retin-a...(bad breakouts when you first start using this is what ive heard)

stick with this stuff...
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August 31, 2008

Pros:

No more acne!!

Cons:

Takes a really long time to work, and makes your face really dry.

This stuff takes a really long time to work, but after the time it's amazing. I use it twice a day and no more acne!
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August 28, 2008

Pros:

Smoothens out the skin. Only needs to be applied once a day or every other day after many month of use. Makes the zitz smaller.

Cons:

Rough in the beginning.Can take many many month to get improvements. Causes flaking. Causing vulnerability against the sun. Itching.

Need at least 6 month of usage before you can express anything about a product that contains Tretinoin. I have read some reviews here and most have just used it for perhaps some days to up to maybe a month. After 1 year you can then say, it worked or it did not work. I have used it for soon 6 month and it has helped to make my skin smoother and smaller break outs. I hope it can clear me 100% in another 6 month.
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August 27, 2008

Pros:

has cleared my face of blackheads, any pimples, whiteheads, etc

Cons:

some peeling when using the product constantly

this medicine takes a few months 2 kick in but it does work. there is some peeling but i found out tht for me to use the medicine every other night instead of every night will stop the peeling or by putting a dab of moisturizer on ur skin in the morning. i really reccommend this medicine although there is some peeling. it is much much much better than ANYTHING u wld find over the counter (proactiv, facewash, etc.) give it a try, ull be very pleased
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