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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 26, 2009
Cons:
face was peeling and dry despite measures of putting moisturizer
it's the best thing I've used since none of the over the counter products worked. I even tried Pro-Activ, but that made my skin worse. Now, I can touch my face and be proud that it's smooth like a baby's butt and blemishes are going away. I have one or two pimples, but it's not noticeable. I'm so glad my friend introduce me to this stuff!
December 2, 2008
Pros:
Less and less break outs as time goes by (and its only the 4th week). I've tried proactiv, and all those other systems, but they don't work as well as Retin A.
Cons:
It takes time to start seeing results, but these results last longer (and I hope it does). It dried up my skin a lot when I began, but now I'm used to it and I can use it every night. Costly too...
Retin A is very effective in treating Acne. It takes a lot of patience, but it's definitely worth using. At last, I've found an answer to my acne problem. But...it requires a prescription from a doctor...
December 2, 2008
Pros:
Works well.You will seriously have no acne in 3 months.Smooth skin. Heals scars and shrinks pores.
Cons:
You will break out for about 2-3 months or so and obviously feel horrible. Dry skin very badly. You should use Cetaphil no b.p. or s.a.. You can't really go in the sun unless you want a red sunburned face.
Use it, it works.. I had BAD acne and now I'm completely clear.
November 14, 2008
Pros:
Fades scars, smooths out skin's surface, pushes blackheads out of skin
Cons:
can make skin dry, red, and peely, DO NOT use with benzoyl peroxide (BURNT my skin off!!)
I've been using the .1% cream and my skin looks smoother but I've been getting some breakouts in my chin and mouth area. I had been using benzoyl peroxide during the day and the retin-A at night, but my skin was on fire, so im just sticking with the cream. The only bad side effect is the peeling, esp. around the lips. It can take months for this stuff to work...
November 4, 2008
Pros:
my skin looks great
Cons:
takes a few months for it to kick in.
i will continue to use the product as many plastic surgeons recommend it to treat aging/wrinkles.
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!
August 13, 2008
Pros:
hopeful that tons will come
Cons:
Peeling in the beginning, increased breakout in new places, breakout areas more red than before, acne scabs
Between week one and two I noticed a lot of peeling, especially above my lip under my nose. I got the cream too close to my lips as well and both sides cracked which was extremely uncomfortable (they healed though--and I didn't make that mistake again.)
My skin definitely got worse around week three, then it cleared up to almost perfect, I was feeling a lot better about it, until the middle of week four---big break out! So depressing. I've read that between weeks three and six it's normal to break out a lot more, i'm on day 26 and just praying I'll be clear by the end of week six. I've noticed, however, that other than places where I am broken out, my skin looks really good! I know that's kind of weird to say, but I've noticed a lot smoother tighter skin, and my freckles are decreasing, just white pure pretty looking skin. I hope the rest of my face gets on board soon.
July 22, 2008
Pros:
Gets Rid Of Acne And Takes Away Acne Scars
Cons:
Breaks Out When You First Use It (I got like 5 new pimples but they left like in 3 days) Sensitive Skin And Easily Burned
I say use it clears up face takes away scars you may break out one but who cares it gets better i have been using it for 2 weeks and my face looks 10 times better really improved
June 23, 2008
Pros:
Pimples, bumps are gone
Wrinkles fading
Skin pores and texture improved
Cons:
Dryness
It takes too long to start working`
I am 45 years old, and had a problem with acne and bumps and large pores in my teens that returned at age 40. I tried many, many things, and finally mentioned this to the dermatologist. I have been using the generic tretinoin 0.25% for over 3 months and hope I never have to go without it.Aside from some chronic peeling on my chin (I now avoid this are with the cream, or use it less there), I cannot believe the difference in my skin. The bumps all over are gone, once in a while I do get a stray pimple, but nothing like before.
I am very pleased, and with only a 10.00 copay, and the additional benefit of wrinkle reduction, I am getting a huge bargain.
May 11, 2008
Pros:
after about 2 months of using retin-a my skin is beeeaaauuutiful!!! very clear, very smooth
Cons:
takes about 2 months to work, in those 2 months expect dry, flaky, sensitive skin. it's totally worth it. but....it doesnt really do much to prevent abscesses/cysts, which i still get from time to time
great great great! but i still wish there was a magical treatment to prevent / remove cysts without severe marking/scarring
Pros:
cleared my acne within a week