Tretinoin

It is immediately effective in clearing up the acne. i had very bad acne (worst he has seen, so said my doctor), i was able to see a difference in less than 2 weeks

you can feel it working

Cons:

there weren't any for me. well maybe it is a little dry but you have to just moistuirize, moisturize, moisturize.

It is great, great, great. It completely changed my life. I was such a recluse because my face was so HORRIBLE. All the doctors told me i was one of the worst cases they had ever seen. And they were amazed after just one month how much better my skin felt. It is so smooth, and soft. I LOVE IT. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO.

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beautyfighter11

July 31, 2010

Pros:

-Helped clear pimples quickly

Cons:

-Dryed out skin
-Made skin a little red
-Made skin more prone to sunburn

I used it as a spot treatment and all over, it overall had a good effect but dryed out my skin. It also got a little worse before getting better.

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megan

July 29, 2010

Pros:

- skin is more firm
- a few less pimples
- more color

Cons:

- makes my skin super oily
- have random "dry" patches

Ive only been using it a few days so far and not much has happened. My skin hasnt become painfully dry or sensitive yet, but im still waiting for it to happen. Im also waiting for the initial outbreak to happen. So far my pimples have been going down a little but i do not want to jinx anything :P I do not know what to rate it yet because i just started. I will repost again after a few weeks or so.

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praguestay

July 29, 2010

Pros:

Smoothens, clears skin. Evens out tone of the skin. Heals breakouts, scars quickly. Clears blackheads (especially clogged pores on the nose). Enlarged ugly pores (in my case on the nose again, dissapear) Sun spots visibly fade away.

Cons:

NONE, REALLY. Only if not used as recommended: redness, flaking (easily taken care of by good moisturizer), mild irritation. All of these subside after discontinuation of use for 3 to 5 days, depending on severity.

I swear by this product! It has done amazing job in improving my overall skin condition. I am not a severe acne sufferer I must say. I have quite good skin, although a bit on a sensitive side, with occasional breakouts in a T zone and slightly enlarged pores on the nose which tend to clog and inflame from time to time. I have dry/combination or dry/delicate to normal type of skin (to use Clinique's terminology).The first week of use I really didn't notice anything going on on my face. No side effects, no improvement either. Although reading many reviews on here and elswehere, and thus being very well informed, I stupidly decided to put on more then just the pea sized amount that I had used so far. How utterly stupid of me. Around the 10th day of use my face turned really red and irritated, dry as hell and started flaking in such manner that I had to slather on moisturizer even during a day at work in my airconditioned office.Anyhow, after this mild set back I just simply took a few days off. I dont remember how many exactly but I just waited untill all those side effects dissapear. I think it might have taken about a week or so and I can tell you my skin after that week never looked better! It was Flawless! All the redness and irritation subsided and I just started applying Retin A 0,5 again, religiously following the pea sized amount rule. Never ever putting more, avoiding close to eyes areas and I am happier than ever. This product is really a miracle when used as recommended. Never overdo it! Applying more does not mean better or faster results! Trust me. Follow the instructions and you'll be fine. (Unless of course you are alergic to vitamin A).I am sticking to my Retina A 0,5 regimen, and intend to use it for the rest of my life! Since I am in about 6th week of use (including the break) I am still waiting for the fine lines to start dessapearing. But my skin is so smooth and glowing already that I have no doubt these antiwrinkle effects will arrive eventua

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sickkkofzits

July 23, 2010

Pros:

clear skin
better skin
helps prevent wrinkles

Cons:

sun/wind sensitive

I had terrible, large painful cystics on my chin, for years. Usually several at a time, almost never a clear day. After starting Retin A Micro .04 and going 100% gluten free and dairy free I'm acne free of almost 1 year. I also added zinc, taurine and saw palmetto supplements. In less than 2 months, I was able to go out in public without shuttering from embarresssment. I can't believe the transformation. My skin has healed the scars well, tool. My last 2 zits came from accidental gluten ingestion. 2 zits in 6 months! They came within 24 hours of the gluten (O SHOOT! THOSE CHIPS ARE WHEAT!) and disappeared within 4 days. I usually apply the retin A at night but for those 2 pop ups, I spot applied retin A on them in the morning, too and stayed inside all day. I wash with cetaphil, use no foundation, and use jojoba oil for moisture when needed. Good luck to you!

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Haile

July 22, 2010

Pros:

Seems to work

Cons:

takes a few months

I have only been on Tretinoin 0.1 for a few months (the dermatologist said to use it for about 6 months then see how it is going) it seems to work I will probably write another review later on

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anuarun

July 20, 2010

Pros:

Skin seems clearer
Dried up my pimple and drastically reduced the inflammation
I think new Blackheads are not forming and existing ons have reduced but cant say for sure

Cons:

Nothing so far other than I hope it clears my blackheads

Have been using tretinoin 0.025% for 2 weeks now. Dried my skin but no adverse reaction, no peeling, redness or stinging, no breakouts nothing!!!!!! I think it works well for acne, my skin is smoother and I do think it looks clearer. Since it also has reduces fine line I shall be using this regularly. I am keeping my fingers crossed when it come to blackheads!!! I am hoping like mad that it works. Will increase to 0.05% after a few months of use.

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Tyrha S.

July 16, 2010

Pros:

I just started using it but I can feel it drying out my acne!

Cons:

Don't have any complaints yet

The bottom line is that I really have high hopes for this and hope that this is the answer to my prayers, because its been hard lately to have so much acne!

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chtrlane

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

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Jen

July 9, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up skin, fading scars, evened skin tone.

Cons:

Initially very drying, but improved over time.

After using Retin-A for 7 months, I am extremely happy with the results. It took 3 months to see a noticeable difference in my skin, but I'm glad I stuck with it. No more whiteheads, acne cysts, blackheads, or general pore infections. Initially it was very drying to my skin, but over time the dryness went away completely. I highly recommend this to anyone fighting acne.

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