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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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June 26, 2010
Cons:
Takes a LONG time to work. You must be consistent. Your skin can and will flake during the first 6 weeks of use. After that, the cream leaves your skin very oily.
Retin-A is often sold in make-up. For this reason, You get moderate acne medicine with a cream that will change your skin. I have been on this medication for about 18 and 1/2 weeks. Long time? Yep. But with all the other medications I have tried, I am happy. My mix is .025%. Of course an increase to 1 or 2% may help it work faster. My mix has NEVER burned or stung my skin, like other reviewers have said. My skin is now down to one or two pimples every other day. My skin color and acne scares are even and gone. This is an amazing product.
May 25, 2010
Pros:
Cleared me up completely after 8 weeks.
Evened out skin tone
Cons:
Red/irritated face
My first 6 indented scars
Hyperpigmentation
I wish i never started using it. 5 years ago, i had my worst ever break out ,went to the derm for the first time, gave me retin a and then boom my scars started appearing (indented scars).But it did clear me up, I totally wouldnt recommend this unless you want clear skin with indentations.
December 1, 2009
Pros:
smoother skin
more even tone
Cons:
horrible IB
did not reduce acne
slight burning sensation for the first 2-3 weeks
I know I should have stuck with this product longer - but I gave it a full two months. Initially I was very hopeful, and I did notice that my skin that did not have blemishes actually became smoother and softer. However, neither the number of pimples nor their severity decreased. The initial breakout was bad (for me). I went from mild/moderate acne to what I would consider moderate/severe. It has only been in the last few days that it started to tone down again, back to what my "original" state was. Overall, I'm sure this is a good product for many people, but just not for me. It's on to Accutane!
November 5, 2009
Pros:
Clears acne! (Smooths out wrinkles for older folks)
Cons:
Leaves my face severely dry and flaky
I've used this product since last year (mid October `08) for my severe cystic acne. It ended up taking a little over 2 months for my face to clear. Ever since then I've used it 1 to 2 times a week and then I completely stopped using it in February `09. My face started to break out once again in August. So bottom line, try not to get lazy with this product! (I was left with some minor scars)
November 4, 2009
Pros:
Smoother skin. Whiteheads dry out quicker.
Cons:
Oily and flaky skin
I am 32 years old and have only recentlly been refererred to a dermatologist after over 15 years of moderate to severe acne.
I requested to try this product before they put me on Accutane. Unfortunately this product does not work for me. Although I have some good days and the whiteheads I do get dry out and clear up quicker, most days I still have on average 5 - 10 whiteheads. My next course of action is Accutane....
October 10, 2009
Pros:
Helps fade dark spots
Cons:
Even on very oily skin such as mine I still experienced extreme dryness and peeling. I also developed acne in places i had never had it before (chin and around nose).
The dark spots i had on my skin prior to using this product have been clearing up. But now I have new ones due to the new breakouts (and me picking) and I am very self-conscious. Hopefully these will clear with time. Moisturizer with suncreen is a must throughout the day unless you enjoy walking around looking like a scaly mess.
September 19, 2009
Pros:
Only medication that has worked for me.
Affordable
Cons:
Took Forever to Work like 8 months for it to really clear up
I used to have horrible acne to the point where it was unbearable to look at. Using this medication it's going to get worse before it gets better but stick with it! I can't be any happier with the results. My face is relatively clear now a huge improvement over where it was a year ago. Now I can start rebuilding that self confidence (: O and the retina tubes they last forever!!!!! you don't even know lol
August 27, 2009
Pros:
Nice soft skin, good complexion, even skin tone.
Cons:
It takes a while too work. Inflammation. Dry Skin. Initial Breakout.
I'm currently on week 6. And the initial breakout is still there. Although it is taking a long time, i feel that this might actually work.
I have my days where sometimes my skin looks great & it looks like its working but there are other days where my skin looks terrible and it makes you want to get off it. But patience is the key. I really hope it works for me as it did for most of you guys. =)
August 26, 2009
Pros:
no more breaking out
Cons:
It's taking a while to work, oily on t-zone
I have mild, but persistent acne. I am almost 20 years old, and it has just started, so I want it to go away. I picked up this product and it is preventing new pimples from forming, although some under thte surface little bumps turned into pimples. I am on week 5 and I am def. going to continue using it and hope that it makes it all go away. But I did notice a pimple on my chest today, so I don't know if I should be worried? I never have had body acne, so I hope I don't start getting it because of this product..... O, and no redness or anything. and i'm using 0.05% plus s. acid. so I guess i'm lucky?
August 19, 2009
Pros:
soft skin, evened skin tone, basically no pimples
Cons:
dry, sensitive skin, oily as well
i'm on my 8th week right now and my skin has improved immensely. my skin has been pretty up and down at this point. sometimes i can wear make-up, sometimes i can't, BUT i have super soft skin and no pimples. i do, unfortunately have an extremely irritated spot on the corner of my mouth. its over-dried i think. my skin is still pretty dry and flaky overall, and still pretty oily as well, but my skin looks so much better. it's lightened a LOT of scars and my blackheads on my nose and cheeks are beginning to go away. i'm still waiting for my 12 month mark, so hopefully it gets better from here! i'm really glad i stuck to it :)
Pros:
After the long working period, The cream seems to be working. It not only keeps acne to a minimum, but it also rids of some acne scares and makes your skin softer <(selling point for girls). Even if it doesn't cure your acne, you sure as heck will get a LOT of 'Bang For Your Buck' here.