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Topical Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Works about the same as the other two topical retinoids, tazarotene and adapalene, and lands in the middle of those two when it comes to side effects. Should provide partial clearing, but comes with sensitivity when you first start using it. It probably won’t be a total game changer but it should help reduce acne.
Topical Retinoid
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Tretinoin? Rate It:
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October 8, 2009
Cons:
EXTREMELY DRYING, skin peeling, bleaching of pillowcase
I have had moderate acne since I was 11, and am now 20. I took Clindamycin from the time I was 11 until 14 and that worked pretty well. Throughout high school, my face stayed clear without treatment, but about 2 years ago when I entered college, my acne began to get worse again on my cheeks and chin. I was put on Tretinoin about 2 months ago, and overall it has been working very well so far, but the dryness is starting to become a big problem as the weather gets colder and the air dryer.
September 6, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of scars, Brings pimple pus to the surface
Cons:
Brings pimple pus to the surface, causes sun sensitivity.
I am 14 going on 15. I have dry cheeks, forehead, and around the mouth, but super oily nose and between lip and nose. When I apply this to red pimples that dont have heads yet (not cysts), it brings the pus up to a head so that i can pop it and it'll heal faster. Also, when I apply this to scars with some moisturizer/lotion, the scar goes away quicker. It got rid of blackheads in my ears. If not used with moisturizer, your skin will be very dry. I occasionally get red zit like pumps on my thigh, and i use this to make it go away and heal succesfully. It doesn't really work on my other types of pimples on my face or back. A little progress on my chest.
August 29, 2009
Pros:
Helps acne, fading post acne scars too.
Cons:
Makes skin blushy.
I've been using it for about 2 months, made me break out at first, but now everything is under control, my scars are fading. But my cheeks look blushy.
August 6, 2009
Pros:
This is my second report on tretinoin 0.01% gel. My acne, blackheads and whiteheads are improved but I plan to ask for a stronger strength at my next Dr. appointment. Brown spots are definitely lighter.
Cons:
Takes several months for skin to adjust, during which time there is sensitivity, flakiness, irritation and initially worsening of blemishes. This product takes patience but pays off eventually.
Certainly worth a six-month trial. I plan to use it from now on as long as it continues to be effective.
July 22, 2009
Pros:
acne scars, dark spots, clears and tightens pores
Ive been using this product for 5 months. Its the best product ever. My skin was horrible I starting to get wrinkles, I had lots a darks spots and also acne scarring. The first 3 months my skin looked worse than when I started I stuck to it skin looks so good it hasn't looked this good in years. Smoother, tighter, dark spots are gone and wrinkles are barely there.
May 11, 2009
Pros:
eventually shows 'some' results
Cons:
takes a LONG time to start showng any sign of improvement
doesn't work for very long
took a long time to work, and then it only lasted for about a month and then my face was worse then what i started with
May 1, 2009
Pros:
works (eventually), smoother skin
Cons:
redness initially, peeling, dryness, minor initial breakout.
worth it. I've been on it for 3 1/2 months and i have two pimples left. only nose blackheads, and overall very smooth skin. People compliment me now, and I feel great! Try it, what do you have to lose? Be patient though, I wasn't even remotely happy until 3 months, although my skin began clearing at 1 1/2 months. Redmarks are slowly fading.
April 9, 2009
Pros:
Works! Made all my pimples go away.
Cons:
The first 4 months were horrible, had light to moderate acne, but this turned it into severe with huge cystic pimples that I had never had before. My skin got a lot worse during this initial period and had a lot of breakouts with huge pimples.
The initial period was horrible and really unpleasant, I didn't want to leave the house. However, I am soooooo happy I stuck through it. My skin is now pimple free!! I get upset if I even have one pimple. This product has made a huge difference!
April 6, 2009
Pros:
makes skin quality beeter in every way
Cons:
initial breakout period
be patient
dont pick at acne
put moisturizer b4 you put i on at night
March 24, 2009
Pros:
Smoother skin
Cons:
Started out with .1%, face peeled very badly and was red. It hurt to open my mouth to eat food, I could only drink liquids. After about 2 weeks all hell broke loose on my face, cystic bumps and whiteheads EVERYWHERE. Discontinued use.
I lasted for 5 weeks before I had to stop. I was taking antiobiotics and still had a hellish initial breakout. My derm currently has me on Prednisone to calm my face and Bactrim to decrease acne. So I guess the bottom line is, this stuff may work for some people if you are able to get through that initial breakout, but for me it just made my acne worse and now I have a bigger mess than when I started 5 weeks ago. :(
Pros:
This medicine helps to improve breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, and cystic acne. Clearing of the face happens nearly immediately and is truly noticeable in those with more severe acne.