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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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June 26, 2011
Cons:
- It took away my big bumps, but now I have really annoying ones all over my forehead ^__^.
- Makes skin EXTREMELY oily!
- Doesn't give off drastic results ( I got my hopes up from using so many crappy products in the past.. -sigh-)
- Makes skin sensitive to the sun, wear a high SPF.
Okay, so this is week 7 and a half, and I STILL have acne. I know, I know, it will take probably a few more weeks to fully clear up, but..oh well. I am currently using Retin A cream in conjunction with Clindamycin 1% topical lotion. I hope, that in the next few weeks I will see more results than I have been.
June 23, 2011
Pros:
Definitly helps scarring
absorbs quickly
helps prevent acne
^^^^(not guaanteed bc im using another acne product as well)
lasts a long time
Cons:
Dryness at first
slowly improves skin
can irritaate skin more
so i HAD cystic acne appox. 4 months ago
now i have MAJOR scarring and my dem. perscribed me this.
im very thankful because along with doxy, and minocycline i had claered up completely and am now slowly riding myslef of the after math of the acne. the scars i did not notice any worsening of my skin like my derm said could happen thankfully i would reccomend this to anyone who is trying to get rid of scaring
but not if your skin in inflamed
June 14, 2011
Pros:
Told it will help clear and prevent future break outs.
Killer on cystic acne.
Said to help with scaring, I think I believe this, maybe a little.
I wear it only at night before bed
Cons:
Dryness around affected area
Redness
Scabbing over healing areas
The scabbing makes me want to pick at it
I had an Implanon which is a form of birth control and had it in about 1.5 or a little longer and over that time I got mild break outs around the back of my jawline which over time turned into sever cystic acne along my jawline and on my neck and then moved into the left side of my face, very painful. I also always had little white ones that were never white heads but were under the surface and would pop easily they were everywhere..... Once taken out was put on Yaz and given Retin-A which I used religiously and then also incorporated emu oil into that equation every other night to help with the healing process. I still have a lot of scaring but the cystic acne is gone and I still get a few of those other ones around my mouth but really very unnoticeable. I like this stuff because it tingles so I feel like its killing the acne lol, as far as scaring goes I don't reallly notice a difference as to that when I use the emu oil which I always wake up and my face is smooth and the redness is significantly reduced in my face. I will stick with this as well as with the emu oil
May 20, 2011
Pros:
-Helps acne marks
Cons:
-Very drying. Skin began to flake
-Initial break out
This product did not work for me however do not be discouraged to try it. It did work for me at first but then stopped. It also made the color o my skin darker for some odd reason. I recommend staying consistent. Keep using this product for three months before making a final decision in it.
May 6, 2011
Pros:
Eventually made my face clear.
Made skin smoother.
Cons:
Very harsh.
Painful to go in the sun while using it.
Face was red and sensitive the entire time.
Burned my face pretty bad.
Tretinoin burned my face badly for about 2 weeks but after the burn healed my acne scars peeled off with it so it helped but not before putting me through pain and suffering.
April 20, 2011
Pros:
effective
has anti wrinkle proporties
cheap
Cons:
it takes time and it works slowly
I live in iran,my derm recommended this for me and told me to use it not only for acne also to have a younger looking skin,its really effective,I use 0.05 percent as named locacid and it hydrates my skin! interesting but it really does.
January 4, 2011
Pros:
-Faded scars
-Cleared up skin
-Face is smooth and gorgeous
Cons:
-Took almost 3 months to begin to work.
I first got prescribed Tretinoin in August. At first, I was nervous to try it. For the first week, I saw no change, then out of nowhere, I began to see breakouts. After 3 months, my breakouts are almost gone, however I have been getting underground, painful pimples on my forehead. It has really lived up to the beautiful skin deal, scars on my face have faded and my skin is unbelievably soft! I was recently prescribed the .1%, moving up from the .05%, so hopefully that will fix the problem of the underground pimples. Definitely worth sticking through, I love that my skin is brighter and my horrible scars have faded from my cheeks. The first month or two arent exactly wonderful, but it's worth waiting for. Love it.
August 6, 2010
Pros:
*good long term solution to acne
*Smooths out skin texture
*fades marks over time
*doesn't dry out skin if used correctly
Cons:
*will irritate at first
*works slowly
*need to give its a few months to work (and to purge
I think the reason most ppl dont stick with retin-a is b/c it takes a long time to work - but I also think its a very good permanant solution. Problem is must use religiously for months and even as you purge & breakout - you can't mix with other acne products, only a gentle cleanser (purpose). I think that is where most ppl go wrong. I have been on Retin-a micro and tazorac several times during the past few years, the first time I went on my skin responded the best, I was also on minocycline & used as directed religiously for several months. But, do not wear in the sun, and if u spend alot of time outside in the winter too, you will get irritated from cold dry air. Only use once at night and only the little pea size amt they direct, any more will resuly in a very red flaky mess.
July 16, 2010
Pros:
Only mildly drying, doesn't bleach fabric, improved skin quality and lessened acne for a few months
Cons:
Worsened acne after month 4... and not just "the old breakouts are back" routine. This product caused me to break out in a way that I never had before.
Here was my experience with retin-a micro: After years of failed "treatments", I was convinced this was my ticket home, and after 4 months on retin a (started with .25% then increased to .1%), my skin looked better than it had in a while. I have sensitive skin but I hardly experienced any drying effects, and my skin actually even started to glow. The pimples I did get were smaller and went away faster, and it worked better on blackheads than any other product I've used.
Around month 5, and almost overnight, my skin began to break out in a way it never had before. I started getting clusters of small, highly inflamed acne all around my mouth/chin. Within 2 weeks, it had spread up my cheeks. These pustules would creep up constantly, hurt like mad, fade (but leave red marks) in a day or two and then reappear another day later. I've suffered from acne for close to 10 years now and this was one of the worst times of all. I kept telling myself that it was just the medicine working because so many reviewers say to "just stick with it and it'll work". Finally I couldn't take it anymore and quit using retin-a - I noticed an immediate improvement. It took 2 months for my skin to get back to any version of normal, and my skin still acts differently than it ever did before. Please please please pay attention to your gut while using this product because for some people, it can have a really adverse effect. I wish I would've stopped sooner.
Disheartened by what chemicals did to my skin, I started researching and reading everything I could about holistic approaches to acne. I came across Seppo Pussa's book Clear For Life, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're tired of treating the symptoms without addressing the cause and if you're ready to actually work for clear skin, it can change your life. 1 month into this new approach, my skin is on the road to amazing. And what's crazy is that I'm not using any chemicals, topicals or pills to do it. Ser
November 15, 2009
Pros:
clears skin, helps acne scars
Cons:
drys skin to a point that was unimaginable to me before
I love retin A, but it is intensely drying. I do use retin A .1 micro, which is the strongest one, but I have very oily skin and it still dries my skin like I've never seen before. I love this stuff, but it can be a pain in the butt.
Pros:
- Gets rid of all of the big, nasty bumps that usually take FOREVER to heal.
- Leaves skin glowing!!!
- Pores seem to just magically shrink in size.
- Definetly took away almost all of my cheek acne!
- Takes a really long time to work!