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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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March 21, 2008
Cons:
Face started to get red and scaly. Dry AND oily. Possibly caused icepick-like indentation.
I was first prescribed Tretinoin .02% in about June-July of '07. I had some mild-moderate acne (basically just papules and pustules) at the time and had never used any products before. I didn't really notice an initial breakout like most do. After about a month's use my skin looked fantastic. Still some faint redmarks, but the overall complexion, tone and texture was excellent. By October my skin started breaking out again and grqadually got worse. In January I went back to the dermatologist and she prescribed Tretin-x .05%. This product broke out my skin right away and made it very red and dry. After a few weeks it calmed down a bit, but here I am in March and my skin looks horrible. More acne, uneven complexion, very dry and very oily in places. I've even read in other reviews that people were developing icepick scars and I've recently noticed an icepick indentation where a small wrinkle was. Wtf? I thought it's supposed to be good for scars/wrinkles?
February 28, 2008
Pros:
Clears up acne, Fades acne scars
Cons:
Initial breakout, sensitivity to sun, Initial redness in face
This stuff works the best for my acne. I was completely clear from using 0.025%. Went thru three weeks of an initial breakout, but it was worth it. It really cut down the life of a pimple. And it helpes with acne scarring. And I think some people should wait to judge this product until they have actually used it for the 3 month duration.
February 23, 2008
Pros:
Starting to get back my old skin
Cons:
Bad breakout period and causes very flaky skin
I am 39 years old-around 7 months ago my skin went crazy.never experienced such bad skin in my life.I tried everything!So to make a very long story short this is what I have learned
1. DON"T PICK at your skin.it is so easy to scar and then it is a whole set of new problems to deal with scarring.
2. do not go to a spa. Go to a respected dermatologist. Let them recommend someone to do facials and stuff. I got scars from an anesthetian's extractions
3.push DR's to get the right program for you. they are figuring out your skin too. 4.Micro Retin a is the best thing i've found.
Using for 3 months now and i see a difference. horrible breakouts in the beginning but it is worth it. My scars getting better. The bumps and texture of my skin is getting better everyday. I know how hard this is for all of us so I feel for everyone. If you can, Give R-a a try. I finally have hope again that I can have my skin back. I use bare minerals make-up in meantime.
Doesn't break me out
January 18, 2008
Pros:
Clears up skin great, reduces red marks from previous acne, makes skin less oily and works fairly fast
Cons:
Dry, flaky skin, non-irritating, will break out in about the 2nd week of use
Retin-A-Micro is great it will clear up your skin in about 4-8 weeks. I had moderately bad acne and it cleared it up in 4 weeks. in the second week i broke out a little but it went away in a week. You will break out because the tretinoin goes deep in your skin and brings up your deep acne so this is why you break out. Once the acne is up it clears up in about a week or 2. It is cheap, it cost nothing since my parents were military and we had insurance otherwise its about 25 to 30 dollars. Its an overall great product and it will make your skin flaky but its not irritant. I strongly suggest this product to anyone wanted to get rid of their acne.
January 9, 2008
Pros:
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
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.
November 19, 2007
Pros:
Affordable, easy to apply, not time consuming
Cons:
drying at first, can make skin worse before it get s better
I have spent major $$$ on laser treatments, blue light therapy, peels, antibiotics...you name it I have used it. I have been using this cream for the last two weeks and have seen dramatic improvement in the acne around my chin/jaw line which is where I always get it. The cream was drying at first and my skin was peeling, but I stuck with it and into my second week, the area looks excellent. The drying is now minimal, redness is gone and my skin looks smooth and has a bit of a glow. I have begun using the cream on non affected areas and have seen results almost right away. Out of all of the many treatments I have used this one is fantastic and I wish I had used it in the first place. Affordable, easy to use and low maintenance, it provides topical acne therapy and a wrinkle fighter all in one. Make sure you start with the low percentage and slowly build your way up.
October 19, 2007
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Z
I get acne... And have scars. I started using this to clear up the acne I get and my derm said it would help with some of the scarring.. We'll now the scarring I have looks worse. This stuff made the texture of my skin horrible, and blotchy. I stopped using it. And now I'm just hoping my skin goes back to the was it was. I did look alot better before.
I'm very depressed.
October 11, 2007
Pros:
ive been using tretionin for almost 6 months and i've noticed a huuuuge difference in my skin. At first my acne got worse and i got red bumps on my face and it also became flaky and After 3 months my acne started clearing up and my scars faded
Cons:
it get worse before it gets better and it takes time.
...be patient! its definitely worth the wait..youre pored get smaller, scars fade and acne completely dissapears! It also speeds up the turning over of cells which prevents wrinkles and minimizes fine lines!
August 15, 2007
Pros:
Using Retin-A .1% Works well with time and PLENTY of patience. Your face will get worse BEFORE it gets better. I was about to give up on Retin A until it started working after 2.5 months of use.
Cons:
Itchy, FLAKY!, redness. Long time before results!
but it works with time!
It works!
Be Patient!
Stay CONSISTENT!
Pros:
Got rid of acne for the first few months.