Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• tom...
• March 9, 2014

For Acne "I tried tretinoin 0.05% a year ago, and I stopped as it didn't have any effect, no side effects either. So I went back to the doctor a month ago, and the doctor said it can take up to 6 months before I could see any results, but it's worth doing. So I used the same cream, and again I didn't notice any results until 3 weeks, which gave dramatic improvement. It hasn't dried out my skin. My advice is to stick at this medicine for at least 6 months because it's worth it. Take doxycycline antibiotics at early stages to help with the negative side effects of acne getting worse in early stages."

• Jes...
• November 20, 2016

For Acne "I started using this cream 0.25 about 2 months ago. It's not fun, you will have a huge breakout more than one time. I personally experienced the right side of my face (which was the worst side acne-wise) break out insane. I almost stopped, then it started to clear up (don't give up). Now, my left side is doing the same, and it wasn't even that bad. BUT my skin is so much less oily, pores are smaller, and things are starting to clear up. It sucks, but my skin sucking for a few months and clearing up vs. sucking forever, I'll stick with the cream!! Also remember to use non-comedogenic and oil-free makeup/lotions!!! I can't say much more yet, but I will review in a few months on how my experience is going."

• Fin...
• February 5, 2016

For Acne "Had severe chronic acne for almost a decade. Despite my struggle, I stayed away from Retin-A and tretinoin because of reviews stating the horrible peeling, redness, and eventual ineffectiveness. Luckily, a year ago I came across a heaven-sent dermatologist who understood this product and gave me specific care instructions, not just 'here, put this on your face, good luck.' Because of the severity of my acne, I didn't see real results until 6 months in (most people see dramatic changes at 3 months). The months leading up to being clear were tough. I broke out WAY MORE than ever before. However, at month 6, people started complimenting my skin. And now at month 9, even the texture of my skin is firmer and more youthful (mine was adult acne)."

• 201...
• July 1, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I never, ever had an issue with acne in my life until I started working after college (I correlate it with the crazy stress at work). So, I started using 0.25% Retin-A about a year ago. A couple of months in, I wasn't seeing the results I wanted; still breaking out, skin flaking. I emailed my doctor and asked for the 0.5% strength... big mistake. I used that for about three months, and my skin could not tolerate it AT ALL. Regardless, I wasn't about to give up totally on Retin-A! So I went back to using the 0.25% and FINALLY got the results I've expected all along. I always get comments now on how clear and 'fresh' my skin looks. Retin-A (especially with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide cream) was a miracle for my skin. No pimples... ever!"

• L4M...
• October 30, 2016

For Acne "I have recently finished a 9-month course of Roaccutane one month ago and will be beginning to use this cream (0.5%) to maintain my skin and help with marks left behind from pimples. To all the people that say tretinoin breaks you out, either in pill or cream form, that is its process. You cannot use it for 1 week, see pimples, and stop, it is not making your skin worse, it is getting anything underneath the surface of your face out to eventually clear it, that is what you want. I had an initial breakout for 3 months, everything pimple and gunk in my face came to the surface and eventually all went away. You need to have patience with your skin. It works, just not overnight."

• Anonymous
• May 25, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "This product is amazing. I'm 19 years old, and after going on the pill, my acne became terrible. I got cysts all over my cheeks and chin that left terrible scarring, and I continued to break out constantly. My doctor prescribed Retin-A, and I was a little apprehensive at first because some people were saying that it made their acne worse. But I was so sick of looking at the scars on my face, and I had tried everything to fade them, and nothing did. So I started using Retin-A, and it worked right away. I've been using it for two weeks, and some of my scars are completely gone, and others continue to fade. I also haven't broken out at all since I started using it. I wish I had found it sooner because it's truly wonderful."

• Pia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2013

For Acne "I've had pretty bad acne since I was 12, now I am 18 years old. I would usually get it between my eyebrows, cheeks, jawline, and chin. My nose and forehead have always been clear, just a few blackheads on my nose but never bumps. I have tried so many things, I was prescribed antibiotics first, and it didn't do anything because they were not bacterial. I started using tretinoin cream 0.025% for only one week, and my skin is better than ever. I had surface scars, not deep ones, and they are already lighter. Also, the acne that was present has gotten a lot smaller and lighter, and I have not gotten any new bumps in a week! I usually have a couple of new ones every morning. I have also not had any irritation or peeling."

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2011

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I had very good skin up until I hit 20 years old, and I started having breakouts, not anything major. But I would get a few on my forehead and chin, and I hated them! I had tried everything, so finally I went to my dermatologist, and she recommended Atralin gel and Aczone for pimples that rise. I cannot say more about how much I LOVE Atralin gel! It is absolutely amazing. The first week, I broke out badly due to it bringing everything to the surface, but I have been using it for the past month, and my face is spotless and so clear! I love this gel and will never use anything else. The only con is a little mild peeling, but just reduce your usage, and you will be fine. TWO THUMBS UP!"

• Lou...
• June 20, 2018

For Acne "This cream has saved my confidence SO MUCH! I spent so long in the house and antisocial due to overwhelming acne. I finally went to my dermatologist about 5 years ago and was on numerous different meds for years. Finally, she tried tretinoin cream. Guys! I have now been on it for 4.5 months, and it has worked WONDERS! The only VERY SMALL pimples I get anymore are because of outlying situations like going hiking all day in our humidity here where I live or falling asleep with makeup on. I never break out from day to day anymore, and the scars I do have have almost literally vanished. I feel so much freedom to do what I want with my life as opposed to being ruled by how I am feeling about my face each day. It’s awesome! For the first two months or so, like everyone else says, your skin will get very red, and my neck itched like crazy (didn’t even put it on my neck), but my face got used to it, and now I’m doing great! Would HIGHLY recommend this cream for acne!"

• sop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2015

For Acne "I went to the dermatologist 4 weeks ago, and he prescribed tretinoin 0.05%. I have hormonal acne, therefore, I have breakouts on my chin, cheeks, and jaw. I have mild to moderate acne. Tretinoin dries my skin. I use it every other night. I use CeraVe foaming face wash and CeraVe AM facial lotion. During the first week, my skin looked worse. However, I can see the difference in my skin. My skin looks clear, and my acne has reduced. The only con to tretinoin is that it DRIES your skin."

• bye...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2016

For Acne "I started using this cream about 5 months ago for my moderate acne (0.025). I started using it every day after I washed my face before I went to bed. For the first 3 months or so, my face became dry, red, and irritated. I used moisturizer to combat the dryness, but it was irritating. Using my old s acid face wash stung so bad. My acne also got worse during these first three months. A lot of whiteheads and bumps that never fully emerged. I pushed through thanks to these reviews, and by the 4th month, things started looking up. Now my face is mostly clear, and scars are beginning to fade, and the irritation and dryness have improved a bit. To all you struggling, keep it up!"

• JRR...
• March 10, 2015

For Acne "Once you are on this medication, DO NOT STOP. I tried a whole bunch of over-the-counter and prescription medicines for my facial acne, but nothing seemed to work till I tried a combination of Tretinoin (0.025%) and Clindamycin, both topical medications. A pea-sized amount of Tretinoin at night before bed and the Clindamycin lotion in the morning. For the first two weeks, the medication seemed to work, and my acne started receding. But then the acne came back, not as acute as before, but enough for me to notice that maybe the bacteria was winning the battle. Nevertheless, I stuck to it like my dermatologist recommended, and within a few months my acne had spooped away! I strongly recommend it. If the acne worsens, be patient."

• It...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2015

For Acne "As someone who's had moderate-severe acne for 8 years and tried just about every typical prescription for acne, I was finally put on tretinoin combined with antibiotics. It's caused a lot of dryness and peeling, which was to be expected. I know that this medication is supposed to take a long time to see the positive results, but 3 and a half months in, I still haven't seen too much improvement. It actually smoothed out my forehead a lot, which I'm glad to see, but in contrast, the sides of my cheeks (which weren't my problem areas) have broken out into small, rough bumps for many months now. And my chin, which was full of painful, deep cystic pimples, has not changed at all. It was worth a shot, but I think it's just not for me..."

• Tan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "In the first 3-4 weeks on Retin-A, it was horrible, I had horrible acne almost everywhere on my face, especially on my cheeks, and it's painful. But after 1 or 2 months, I noticed a big improvement on my face. Trust me, it's worth trying."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2018

For Acne "This is the best medicine for acne-prone skin! You have to be patient and give it at least 4 months to start working. A little secret I learned is to apply it 30-60 mins AFTER you’ve applied moisturizer as opposed to applying it before moisturizing. It will really reduce the starting-up acne flare-ups."

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I am 51 years old, and after years of remission, had a recurrence of acne. I took Accutane when I was in my late twenties. The oiliness of my skin has not abated with age, so I researched possible treatments and decided to try Retin-A. The doctor prescribed 0.05%, and I started using it. After about a month of use, my skin was very irritated, and I experienced a worsening of my acne. I continued to use it and changed my skincare routine by using Cetaphil to wash my face and CeraVe moisturizer SPF 30 in the AM and CeraVe PM at night. I also had to buy a foundation for normal/dry skin. As of now, I have no new pimples, and scars are gradually fading. More than satisfied with this treatment."

• ram...
• August 16, 2013

For Acne "This is my first time posting on this site. Anyway, I am writing this because this is the only topical cream that has worked for me. I've tried many medications, but they would either not work or make my acne even worse. Tretinoin, on the other hand, worked in less than a week, and I could see my acne completely go away after two weeks. The only bad thing is that this made my skin peel really badly. It would sometimes cause my skin to sting a little when I washed it."

• hel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2016

For Acne "I have written two reviews over the past ten months of using tretinoin 0.05 for my acne, and I wanted to add some new advice! I realized, around last September, that I had been using foundation with salicylic acid in it, which was slowing down my recovery!! I had changed all my face washes, moisturizers, and cleansers to ones without salicylic acid, but the foundation I used every day was actually making my skin worse! I was using the Neutrogena skin clearing foundation, but now I am using the Est."

• Hik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2019

For Acne "I have hormonal acne, am EXTREMELY oily, and very acne-prone around my period. Three months ago, I went on Yasmin for my moderate acne, and it ruined my skin: terrible cystic pimples all over, irritated red/brown marks, and even some scars. Once I stopped last month, I was desperate for a quick solution. After 1 month of tretinoin cream (apply once per night of 0.025%), my acne has cleared by 85%. I also had no initial breakout phase, so don’t get scared to try because of that. If my skin sounds like yours, TRY THIS. Make sure you get the cream version, though."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2010

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I love this product. It really cleared my skin up and it looks smooth, and makeup goes on so nice. Some comments talk about how their skin got worse...of course it did, but only at first. The doctor told me it brings everything to the surface and clears out everything, so of course it got worse before it got better. My skin looks great. This medicine rocks!"

• Col...
• January 26, 2016

For Acne "This worked fantastically for me. I had really bad acne. I put it on every day at bedtime, and now my face is like brand new-no more acne or scars, my skin is like baby skin now. But you have to stick it out, it takes time for it to start working. You have to use it every day, and after about 3 months, you will start to see a big difference, and after 6 months to a year, you will not believe your eyes. You will go through the burning, redness, and a lot of peeling in the first few months, but that's the signs of showing that it's working. After a few months, your skin will adapt, it did for me. I also used a skin moisturizer in the mornings to give my skin some relief before I went to work. I can't stress it enough that you have to STICK IT OUT."

• Amo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2017

For Acne "I have had acne since I was 12 years old; now I'm 22 years old. I have tried every OTC product, I tried Proactive, Acne.org, natural home remedies, antibiotics, Murad, Clinique, etc., etc., etc. About 2 months ago, my PCP prescribed me Tretinoin Cream 0.5%, and I have been using it every day since then. I have to say that this lotion is a lifesaver; my face looks so much better, and I can finally go out without makeup. Even my family and friends see the results. I'm very happy to finally find something that really works for me. The only sad thing about this cream is that it can dry up your skin very badly, and sometimes moisturizers make my acne worse, but honestly, I prefer a dried face than a face full of ugly, nasty, red pimples."

• mga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2013

For Acne "I'm a 20-year-old male, and I've had mild acne since I was 13. After going on antibiotics (pill and cream) in high school, my acne got somewhat better. After not being on anything for the past 2 years, in the last several months my acne flared up again, and I was getting surface spots and painful cysts. A dermatologist put me on Doryx, Benzaclin, and tretinoin 0.5 cream. I saw initial improvement with the antibiotics as I was getting less inflammation. However, my skin problem has always been more about an inability to shed dead skin. Let me tell you, 6 weeks after using tretinoin, my skin has never looked better, and it is continually improving. I still am getting an occasional spot or two, but the texture of my skin is so much softer and smooth."

• mpw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2017

For Acne "I developed severe acne in August of 2016. I had many different types, and I had it everywhere. I saw a doctor in October who prescribed me minocycline (antibiotic) and gave me a referral for a dermatologist that I saw in November. I was prescribed tretinoin (Retin-A) that I use at bedtime every night. For a while, I saw no results. My acne had even gotten worse. My skin was also very flaky, so it looked terrible when I tried to cover it with makeup. Finally, about 3 months in, I am seeing big results. Everything has healed and is starting to fade. And I still have another month before I see my dermatologist again, which is supposed to be the 'peak' of my treatment. Don't get discouraged, this stuff takes time, but it works."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2018

For Acne "So I never write reviews unless I absolutely love or hate a product. Now Tretinoin .025 is my lifesaver. I went to the dermatologist because my skin was so bad I didn't want to go anywhere, and I was at a point where I didn't want my own husband to look at me. But I started Retin A (tretinoin .025), and for the first 3 months, my skin got worse, and these reviews are what got me through it. JUST KEEP GOING! I never thought I'd be the one saying this, but I have CLEAR skin now. In the beginning, it burned to put it on, but I stuck with it and used a fan as I put it on. Here is the regimen in order so you can achieve moisturized skin: 1. Deep cleanse (wash makeup off) (night), 2. Cleanse (fragrance-free, oil-free), 3. TONER (don't skip) (witch hazel), 4. Tretinoin (night only), 5. The Ordinary hyaluronic acid serum (pat on, don't rub), 6. Clinique serum moisture surge, 7. Moisturizer (fragrance-free, oil-free). I know it's a lot, but it's worth it."