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Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover.

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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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August 3, 2009

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retin-a micro 0.1% really works for me!!!! i'm in my mid-20's and had moderately-severe acne, but it's all under control now. i would recommend retin-a micro instead of regular retin-a bc the micro does not irritate bc of the microspheres!

Cons:

face got slightly worse for the first few weeks (but my face was already bad, so whatevs! you really couldn't tell THAT much difference), and after just 7 weeks, my skin looked soooo much better.

on their website, it says it takes 12 weeks to see improvement, but i started to see improvements about 7 weeks -- my face was bumpy all over w/whiteheads and nodules and horrible acne, but not anymore. I'm finishing my 12th week and my acne did subside... A LOT. i had moderately severe acne with literally really pretty facial features, and everyone would kinda look at me in a weird way bc of the acne. now that my acne is under control, i do have more confidence and i feel normal again. I'm so glad i finally found something that works.. i hope everyone who reads this have the best of luck with finding a product that'll work for their skin.
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August 2, 2009

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none

Cons:

used it over night: when i woke up my skin was very oily, then i washed my face and my skin was flaky and sensitive

i used it for almost a year and saw no difference. i still had a ton of black and white heads.
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July 31, 2009

Pros:

Already seen a difference after a 2 weeks. my previous scars are almost gone :)

Cons:

been breaking out a bit and a my skin is peeling quit a bit but its managable.

so far this product seems to be the best thing i have used ever, ive tried proactive, different oral medications and natural products nothing works literally! lol but i have only been using it for 2 weeks so its hard to know how well my skin will finnally turn out but im gonna keep going with out for a while
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July 30, 2009

Pros:

clears your skin

Cons:

dries your skin

the first 3 months were horrible.. i was getting discouraged but i kept using it and after 4 months, my skin looked amazing! i have NO acne at all and my skin is very soft. at the beginning of the treatment, do NOT pop your pimples i did and now i have scars all over my face
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

It does bring all of the dirt that is in your skin to the surface, as it said it would. The acne will look worse at that stage, but in about a week, it will almost completely clear out. The skin is left in pretty good shape.

Cons:

Excessive drying OR very oily at times. Does NOT prevent more acne from forming. Overall, not that much of a difference.

There isn't that much of a difference in my skin. I've been on it for a full month. I actually had high hopes for this; Unfortunately, it's not the 'miracle cure' we're looking for.
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July 27, 2009

Pros:

Clear skin in weeks. Diminishes blackheads and whiteheads.

Cons:

Acne comes back if stop use, became resistent to it. Bad breakouts after sometime

I am on this and my acne has been clearning very well, but acne can come back fast. Try it, nothing to lose except acne.
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July 25, 2009

Pros:

improves blackheads and pores

Cons:

takes long time to clear up spots, makes skin very oily

only been on it for 10 days.makes skin really oily. had some more breakouts. exisiting ones taking ages to clear up.best to apply sparingly or at night. some peeling but will be more if used too frequently and liberally.see how it goes in two more months.no effect on hyperpigmentation yet or skin texture i.e. roughness.
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July 25, 2009

Pros:

Made my skin clean almost completly after one month.

Cons:

The first week iyou break out really bad. Makes my skin peel a little.

This is the best acne cream I have used. The first week or two are going to be hard because you break out, but after that your skin is clear. My skin peels a little with it, but I put on mostirizer in the morning.
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

smaller pores, little acne goneee

Cons:

big empty red pimple on forehead that won't leave, peallling

I'm going to give it some time but my FOREHEAD is killing me
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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.
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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