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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August 2, 2009
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.
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.
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
July 19, 2009
Pros:
Makes skin feel smoother.
Cons:
Been using for 2 months and acne is worse than ever. Started out with about 5 pimples and a couple scars and now have a face full of it. Kept using it hoping it would eventually start clearing up but still hasnt happened. Makes skin redder.
Has not worked for me so far. Going to use it for about another month and then give up on it. Wish i just would have stayed of it and had just a few pimples. I have trouble even looking myself in the mirror.
June 21, 2009
Pros:
Helped for about a month
Cons:
Died skin out a TON
Isnt worth it didnt work for me. Just made my face burn and itch.
June 19, 2009
Pros:
cheap if you have health insurance
Cons:
it dried out my skin, made my acne worse, which they tell it will before you use it, and it made me break out in a massive skin infection all over my face!
DONT BOTHER WITH IT! it did nothing for me but make my face look 10000X worse...i decided to go with a more natural method of skin care....use apple cider vinager, honey and pure vitamin e oil for moisture....my skin has never looked better!
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 15, 2009
Pros:
First few applications made skin soft and smooth
Cons:
Every morning waking up to skin peeling off your face, while applying eyes stung from fumes produced, increased amount of zits, 2 months in and no major improvement to acne just smooth skin.
Takes too long to work, stings eyes even though not applying anywhere near.... just don't bother quite simply not worth the aggrevation
June 8, 2009
Pros:
It made my skin ALOT less oily and it improved some of the numbers of the pimples on my face.
Cons:
-My skin was dried up SO BAD! It came to the point that where just poking at my face hurt like hell.
-Also, it made my skin all flaky.
I would not recommend this product. I used it for like 3-4 months and it was absolute hell. After it got to the point where I couldn't even TOUCH my face without being in pain, I stopped using it. It took a few weeks before my face went back to normal (meaning without the pain of just touching my face).
June 3, 2009
Pros:
Did not improve acne
Cons:
Developed an allergy to BP so this became useless
Didn't work for me, hopefully it does for you. Anyone else with this problem?
Pros:
none