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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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January 15, 2008

Pros:

Lightens red marks from previous pimples. Less oily skin. Clears up acne slowly. I used it when I was 19 and had a really bad break out. Now I'm 23 and using it again. I have been using it for three weeks now and seeing some results.

Cons:

Redness to skin. Breakouts in the beginning. I m still getting 1-2 new pimples a week. But have only used this for three weeks.

Doxy 100mg twice a day Eucerine toner clindamycin solution once a day RetinA at night. week1 retina mixed with lotion every 3 days week2 retina mixed with lotion every other day week3 retina mixed with lotion every day
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January 9, 2008

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Got rid of spots the 2.5% Ben could not fast. Using Retin-A Micro.

Cons:

Will dry and make red if not use to large amounts of chemicals on skin.

Works well and fast. Becafeful of the type because prescription plans don't like to but the really like to put the Micro on their list of"normal coverage" and might be on an "Extended coverage" meaning higher copays
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January 8, 2008

Pros:

Worked very fast, inexpensive, easy to use, and doesn't leave an oily look at all. Got rid of 90% of her acne after just a few weeks as well as blackheads too. Her scars are fading too.

Cons:

She complains of burning.
Very little sun will cause a massive sunburn.
The first week and a half the extreme redness and peeling was awful. But now she is only a little red, and instead of peeling has more of a dry look.

I will keep getting it for her to use only at bedtime due to the photosensitivity. I'm actually pleased with this med.
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January 8, 2008

Pros:

keeps my skin very mild and clear. evened out my skin tone and smoothed it out a lot.

Cons:

takes awhile to start working. little breakout and peeling at the beginning.

my doctor prescribed me .025% tretinion cream after i was done with accutane for about a year. iv been using it the last couple months. after a tiny breakout and flackiness my skin is now so smooth and even. i dont really get any zits so thats nice too. i think its a good product to use if you have redmarks or have just finished accutane.
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January 6, 2008

Pros:

works great

Cons:

flaking of the skin

I have mild acne and I saw a difference after my first week of use. I have a lot of comedones but not too many inflammatory pimples. I've been on it for a few weeks, some of my blackheads are still there but my skin has improved. The PA at my dermasurgeons office gave me free samples so I'm not sure if my insurance is going to cover this or not. She said it costs $100.
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

nice consitency. cheap w/ insurance

Cons:

smells bad. takes forever to work. sensitive to other products.

it smells like olives. like seriously... ive been on it for like 6 weeks now, and im patiently waiting for some payback. everyone says you need to wait a while to see results. so far, everything has only gotten worse.LIKE ALOT WORSE! and i had very mild acne when i started now its almost at the point that i would call it severe. im also on minocyline with it. it makes my skin very sensitive to other products, like im using dans moisturizer and it burns the hell out of my skin when i use it. idk.. ill keep waiting but im making an appointment w/ my derm soon.
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

Works and getas all the gunk out the first couple of weeeks. gets rid of scars.

Cons:

takes a lot of patience. Works only after about the 6th week.

I am currently using retin a with doxy. Is topped the doxy because I refuse to be on antibiotics forever. Anyhow, the retin A caused a MAJOR breakout. Whiteheads everywhere but after the 4th week they diminished. I still have a couple but after the 6th week you will notice major improvemnet. I am just left with some scars but with time they too will be gone!! Please be patient because it will work!
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up skin, I hardly ever breakout, and when I do it's a small whitehead and never any of those huge, underground monster zits. Also shrinks pores.

Cons:

Kinda makes you oily if you use too much, the first few weeks/months are awful, and it has never really seemed to lighten hyperpigmentation. In fact, it seems to make red marks redder.

You need to be patient. You will not see great results after only one or two months. I didn't see significant results until the fourth month of using this. The first month is horrible, even the second and third are pretty bad. You need to keep up with it and not give up and it will eventually get better. I am happy I finally gave this a chance, even though I was worried about the initial breakout. However, it didn't help me a bit with red marks, so it's not too great for that, imo.
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

clears up the skin inside-out. the initial breakout scars are getting lighter every day. Even the pitted scars have evened out.for ppl who say it does not work, u r not using it right..analyse ur skin in 6-week cycles.ur skin needs 3 six-week cycles

Cons:

initial breakout is scary..went into a serious depression...u really have to be brave to try this treatment..1st 6 weeks will be worst. i noticed improvement only by 7th week..

thanks Dan for starting this forum coz i wud have definitely discontinued using this product had i not read encouraging reviews from the rest of the people. it works...slowly but surely..it ok to give a break for 1 or 2 days if side effects are bad. worst still, pimples resulting from retin-A were huge, red, and with pus. It was painful and scary to look in the mirror. Its very important to be gentle with ur skin wen u use this product. do not rub, scrub, or exfoliate wen u r still breaking out. i use cetaphil gentle cleanser and wait for 30 mins before applying retin-A .025% cream. I have upped it to .05% cream after 8 weeks...i also use cetaphil moisturiser everyday because my skin starting feeling very dry. I also use fresh aloe from the plant before applying the mosituriser because the acne scars heal faster. I also meditated because it helps heal internally..try practising 'pranayam'(google "divyayoga")..its ben 9 weeks n i have not a single zit..only some marks and blackheads
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December 15, 2007

Pros:

WORKS! very very well, you just have to be patient. (after 7th week)

Cons:

it makes your skin peel, itchy, flaky, and really gross for the first few weeks, followed by a huge breakout.

its really good, makes skin smooth, no wrinkles.
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