Tretinoin

It really cleared up my skin. I used to have moderate inflammatory acne and now I just have one or two pimples. I still break out sometimes, but my skin is so much better. I use the .05% cream every night.

Cons:

It can be a little drying. Be sure to use sunscreen if you go outside. You need a prescription and it's expensive if you don't have insurance.

Try it!!! But don't use anything else too harsh on your face in order to avoid irritation.

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jvanita

February 8, 2008

Pros:

I've tried everythign for my moderate but scarring acne. Everything OC and antibiotics and prescription sulfer products. THIS is the only thing that has worked and even gets rid of the sun damage redness! Im 25 and finally have beautiful skin!!

Cons:

Does cause slight dryness, just use plenty of moisterizer in the mornings, and don't over due it, a little goes a long way. Does make u break out at first, not more pimples, just the ones you have get bigger and hurt, only lasts a week or so.

TRY THIS! I've never filled out one of these surveys, but am so excited about the product, I googled it just to tell people about it!

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tom

February 4, 2008

Pros:

works great, best acne product out there

Cons:

none, everyone talks about flaky skin but i never got that. breakout period is a little embarassing

after about 3 days you will see results, after about the first week though the breakout period begins. didnt last long for me (about a week) which isnt really a bad thing because the cream brings up all ur pimples and washes them away. it feels great being able to have confidence in myself again. i just ant to let u know i would never take the time to write something like this cuz im so lazy, but that is how strongly i feel about this product. get clear now retin a works

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susie

January 30, 2008

Pros:

only needed in the nighttime, great for wrinkles and improves texture, a little goes a long way

Cons:

initial peeling and redness, expensive w/out insurance

i have been using retin-micro 0.1 a a bit more than 2 months. there was some new pimples that formed in the first 4-6 weeks but was not bad at all. all the while the texture of my skin was improving, as it was getting rid of the bumps under my skin. also, there was some redness in my skin tone when i applied it. now my acne is about 95% gone. i am quite pleased, i just have old marks top get rid of. it is important to use a small amount for the entire face and use it every other day in the initial week. also until recently i used retin a w/out a moisturizer bc i thought it may irritate my skin. surprisingly this dried me out less than bp and the only peeling i had was around my mouth area. but now i am using moisturizer at night and in the morning my makeup goes on great. after my skin clears up 100% i hope to use it every other day. this was the only medication that works for my mom also and at 55 she has no wrinkles. :)

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Nicole

January 21, 2008

Pros:

1) reduced my acne
2) helped fade pigmentation caused by acne
3) covered by my insurance company

Cons:

causes dry, flaky skin = peeling

retin-a has helped reduce my mild acne (that actually used to be moderate-severe cystic acne until recently when i changed skincare products). my skin is a lot better since i started using retin-a and is clearing up pretty fast. i'm using .025% cream formula and haven't experienced an initial breakout (yet). i don't think i will experience an IB since my acne is mild. i use cetaphil moisturizing cream to treat the dryness and peeling. so far, so good.

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Marissa

January 20, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne quick, fades acne scars, easy to apply. Cheap for me.

Cons:

Makes my skin peel very badly! Makes skin dry and tight.

It really works. I've tried everything for my acne, and this is the only thing that has worked. It fades acne scars quick. The only drawback is the peeling skin but that can be helped by light exfoliation and a good moisturizer. (cetaphil lotion). Some people say you break out bad for the first few weeks, but that never happened to me. Cheap since its covered by my insurance

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Natalie R.

January 20, 2008

Pros:

cleared my cystic acne. i'm just left with some whiteheads and blackheads. my forehead is almost clear and my scars are looking better

Cons:

makes your skin incredibly dry and makes it peel like crazy. the initial breakout is pretty bad. my acne was the worst it has been in a year during the first few weeks of treatment.

i have been using this along with doxycycline 100mg a day. i've been using the retin-a 0.025% for 3 months and i'm finally seeing an improvement. it takes a while to work but its definetley worth the wait. if you can get through the first few weeks after that its plain sailing

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Aaron Kwok

January 19, 2008

Pros:

improve overall complexion, result not shown yet

Cons:

very itchy, dry and flakey, the break out it gives is pain

I have been using this product a week ago, when I was assigned by my dermatologist....I have some how mild acne....but I broke out everyday with tiny pimple on my face....After 10 days of usage my skin is very dry, red, flakey and hv very large acne breaking out......I am a bit regret of taking it...however since I visit dermatologist I must trust them right.....

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