Tretinoin

takes a while to start working, the first few weeks you get major breakouts, the first few weeks you peel around the mouth and the skin can look red for the first few weeks.

I think it's funny that most people are writting reviews after using it for only a few weeks, if not less. Tretinoin is designed in a way so that it can take MONTHS to take effect. The instructions mine came with said to expect positive results in 3 MONTHS. So anyways, after a few weeks of using it, I broke out terrible. After a month or two more, the acne started coming less and less. I have been using it for nearly 5 months now, and my face is pretty much clear of ance now, and don't get many new pimples anymore. I tried proactive, all the Rite Aid stuff, 10% BP, etc etc. Nothing worked that well. Tretinoin DOES work. It it's NOT a miracle, next-day cure though. This stuff takes time. It's worth the wait though. Don't give up on it, give it a few months and you WILL see your face transform. Don't JUSt use it though, also make sure to wash your face twice a day, and put on antibacterial treatment in the morning (tretinoin at night). This regimen has changed my face completely.

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Allison

December 14, 2007

Pros:

It reduced redness slightly

Cons:

It didn't really do anything, so I just continued to break out while I wasn't getting anything to help it.

I think this product only works for certain skin types. You just have to try out and see, but if I were you, I would use something simotaniously so you don't break out more. Or just save yourself the trouble and buy a better product.

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Amy

December 13, 2007

Pros:

Fades old acne marks. Fewer blackheads. Skin resurfaced.

Cons:

Week 2-6 of treatment is the worst time. Tons of pimples. Peeling and Flaking. Skin is ultra-sensitive.

I'm in week 7 of my treatment and the bulk of my acne is just now starting to disappear. Week 2-6 was pure hell. My skin feels so much better now, and it's looking healthy and glowing. I'm using Retin-A .025 cream.

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Hates Acne

December 12, 2007

Pros:

Very effective for clearing up acne. Continue using it a couple of times a week after face is cleared up helps maintain the acne-free skin.

Cons:

Breakout gets worse initially and can make skin a little sensitive.

Great product! I've had acne since high school and used numerous products. Anything over the counter never worked for me. I've used Azealic acid before, it worked but it really stung and made my skin itchy and red. Tried Clindamycin and it worked but but doesn't help clear blackheads and whiteheads. Then my doc prescribed Retin-A micro to use at night and Benzaclin to use during the day. The regimen was wonderful. Although I've stopped using Benzaclin after my prescription ran out, I've continued using Retin-A for 2 years and my skin was beautiful and almost spot free. I stopped using it for 2 years after that and hadn't had much problems except for occassional pimple before my period. Now that my acne started acting up again I am picking up another tube of Retin-A Micro. Really make sure to continue the maintainence without break even after you skin clears. It's much easier to maintain your clear skithan having to start the treatment again when your acne comes back.

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Anonymous

November 21, 2007

Pros:

If your skin can handle it, it works.

Cons:

Retin-A dried my skin out horribly. No matter how slowly I tried adding it to my regimen, I couldn't handle it. My dermatologist soon prescribed me a lower dose of version, and eventually took me off it.

Do NOT use if you have sensitive skin of any sort.

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Mr. Who

November 11, 2007

Pros:

Works, eventually.

Cons:

Works slowly - much worse before better - dry, peeling skin

Worth it, if a little annoying sometimes

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Anonymous

October 28, 2007

Pros:

Basically this is Retin-A. So, clears the acne and works on fine lines and wrinkles as well.

Cons:

Use at night only - this product makes you SUN SENSITIVE!!! You do not want to go out in any sunlight, or you could get blotchy skin.

I can't use it every night or else I'll get too dry. Down side is that sometimes I just totally forget to use it. I need to get a calendar in my bathroom, or devise some way to remember to use it 2 or 3x week. I think I would see even better results if I were more consistent. Main thing that i cannot say enough is to ONLY USE IT AT NIGHT, and not 2x daily. I do photo-facials (laser) on my face; and the nurses at the clinic are SO SERIOUS about that. It will cause blotching and spots because it makes you so sun sensitive. PLEASE ASK YOUR DR ABOUT THAT BEFORE YOU START! with a Rx, and coverage it costs me $10 for each tube.

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Anonymous Gurl

October 21, 2007

Pros:

Clears pimples

Cons:

takes a long time and skin continously peels

I've been using this product for 2 moths now and so far its cleared mostly all the huge pimples on my forehead. So now my forehead is clear just has a lot of dark spots. For some reason my nose is starting to be worse then it has ever been. I dont use the product on my nose so im not sure what's that about. My cheeks have cleared up 50% or more just a few noticable pimples on my checks. There are stilll many of dark spots not making my change all that noticable. I can't believe i've been using this for 2 monthes and my skin is stil peeling. I dont get it It drys and peels all the time and for a few days it will be smooth n bam dry and peeling again. Then when I try to put lotion on it the skin moves around and it looks like my face is discolored or dirty and i dont like that. However it is healing my acne so I'll stick to it and go through the hard strives hopefully to get the best in the long run.

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Maggie

September 27, 2007

Pros:

Exfoliates skin, creates a "glow," keeps pores clear so blemishes can't form as easily.

Cons:

applying too much can cause dryness and peeling/flaking. must be careful not to apply to delicate skin. very expensive unless your insurance gives good Rx coverage for name brands.

I've used Retin-A Micro for over a year and it is by far the best acne product for my skin type. Of course, not all acne medications work the same for everyone. My family doctor recommended it to me, saying that the medicine forces your skin cells to turn over more quickly, freeing your pores of the debris that contributes to acne. I had trouble with it at first, and found that it caused a lot of dryness, especially around my nose and mouth. It took a few weeks to figure out how much I needed to use and to use a very gentle moisturizer along with the medicine. It is expensive and there is no generic ($100+). I didn't have the best prescription coverage for a while, and was paying $50+ for a while. I still felt it was worth EVERY cent -- the results are wonderful for me. I just changed insurance and I'm waiting for my new cards -- I am out of Retin-A Micro and I can't wait to get a refill. It makes a huge difference.

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Anonymous

September 23, 2007

Pros:

cheap with health insurance

Cons:

Red beard with giant underworld zits.

You never know what works for you until you try it. I also used it with cleocin. I still had bad acne and began to look like I had rosacia. I have tried Proactiv too (worked for a few years, then stopped). I am now trying Murad. It got some bad reviews here but my sister swears by it, so I will see. I guess you never know. Retin a got OK reviews from some people but made my acne real bad, large and red even after 6 months of use. I stopped it a few weeks ago and the redness is going away.

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