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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
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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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July 13, 2009
Cons:
Guaranteed redness and peeling skin-even for days after you stop using it.
Iam using the .05% cream. It hasnt cleared up any of my cystic acne like I was told it would. It does however clear up those tiny annoying pimples under the skin, blackheads and whiteheads. It does cause skin peeling constantly.
June 17, 2009
Pros:
Forces acne out of the skin aggressively.
Great medication in the winter.
Cons:
Break outs. Sun sensitivity.
Redness. Makes skin oily.
Peeling. DO NOT use this medication in hot/humid conditions.
This medication actually worked quite well for me in the winter. However, I have been using it for 6-7 weeks in May/June in Georgia and it has massacred my skin. It sloughs off dead skin at a more rapid rate, so when your skin becomes oily from sweat(i am outside a lot and work in a hot restaurant) it clogs pores and makes the problem worse. Sun sensitivity has also been an unpleasant side effect. Could be good for right circumstances, but not for me in the summer.
June 12, 2009
Pros:
Renews skin by peeling, leaving it soft and healthy feeling.
Cons:
It's taking awhile to work...
I've never stuck with an acne product for longer than a year. I'm going to try and use retin a micro for as long as it takes to clear my skin, since it seems like the best way to do it. I've heard a lot about great results.. I had some improvement, so far, but i've only been on it for about four months. My skin peels everyday, but it doesn't get in the way of makeup or anything since i rub it off when i wash my face. I've had a few breakouts mainly in the beginning, but its been pretty mild until now. I've got breakouts on my forehead? weird. I hear it will take about a year to clear your skin, but mine seems obnoxiously stubborn!
March 24, 2009
Pros:
Clears up pimples... Makes the Skin glow and real agreeable.
Cons:
Expensive!... And hey am i the only one whose skin didnt dry after using this product. My skin did not dry at ALL.
It works... Sure it makes pimples get worst after a bit of using but after time it helps the problem
January 22, 2009
Pros:
Personally, didn't notice any dryness or peeling. The cream also seemed to make my scars fade quicker than usual.
Cons:
Results were short lived.
Started using this cream in october of 2007, twice a day. Almost immediately, I started breaking out worse than ever before (this lasted about 3-4 weeks). After those weeks of the horrible breakouts, I finally started noticing that my breakouts were a lot milder and would go away quicker than before. Eventually, I started using a 10% Benzoyl Peroxide face wash in conjunction with the tretinoin, and by March of 2008, my skin was absolutely clear. That, however, was short lived. By June of 2008, my skin was horrible once again, and this is when I decided to stop using the product. There was only a very short-lived few moments of happiness while on this product.
November 24, 2008
Pros:
Gets rid of hyperpigmentation, cheap with insurance, makes skin feel smoother
Cons:
Can be irritating, takes a long time to work
I started using this in conjunction with clindamycin 1% gel in mid-May. It's now late November and my skin is definitely better than it was before. I still get flare ups when I eat certain foods (especially Cheetos! Those are worse for my skin than a greasy slize of pizza, fried chicken, or a burger!!). I get awful hyperpigmentation; at one point my entire right cheek was covered in dark brown spots. But within three months of consistent Retin-A use, all those spots have disappeared and now that I have been using it for six months I haven't had any hyperpigmentation at all which is totally worth it!
October 24, 2008
Pros:
Clears acne, reduces redness, swelling, and stops that pimple in its track from reaching the surface.
Cons:
Dries the ish out of my skin, doesn't do ish for cystic acne
You have to use this stuff every night. I use it with Glytone as well, so my face burns when I use both but I do it anyway. I have a good moisturizer from Clinique which is a waterbased oil-free moisturizer. Doesn't do anything for cystic acne just surface pimples. I haven't noticed scar fading with it yet, but I also have never been this consistent with using it as I am now. So I'll check back in a few!
October 15, 2008
Pros:
helps a little bit.
Cons:
dries out skin A TON and leaves you flaky.
It didn't work for me. I used Retin-A hoping to clear all my breakouts, blackheads and ALL my pesky whiteheads, but it didn't help much. It made my skin flaky, and after 2 months I saw very little or no improvement, so I stopped using it and just used a gentle cleanser and a mouristurizer and my skin improved, so Retin-A isn't for everyone.
October 15, 2008
Pros:
acne cyst are peeling away
Cons:
face is red, dry and peeling
face burns after i wash it
hurts a little to put make up on
i am a 30 year old wit adult acne...didnt have it as a teenager. i am using tretinion (at night) along with minocycline 100mg twice a day...and i think it is going to work because the acne cyst are peeling away and i have only used it one night.
September 13, 2008
Pros:
Clears skin very well. I have no more acne on my face. This stuff is wonderful.
Cons:
It takes a long time to see any results. I started noticing improvements after 9 weeks. It gets worse before it gets better. Be patient!
This product really does work if you give it time and apply everyday. My skin has never looked so good. The price might be a little much for some but I think it is worth every cent.
Pros:
Helps clear up acne scars, whiteheads and blackheads