Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Vptjlb
• January 14, 2016

For Photoaging of the Skin "2 months. Went through the dry skin, red skin, 'ugly phase'. But stick with it. It really does work!!! My skin tone is perfect and my skin is so clear."

• Ashley
• January 12, 2016

For Acne "I've dealt with mild hormonal acne for the last 3 years. I've tried everything but nothing seemed to prevent my breakouts. My doctor prescribed tretinoin cream and after doing some online research I was terrified of "purging." Within a week of use I could tell that it was working. I had minimal redness and peeling. This drug has improved the overall tone of my skin also. It's been 3 months now and I haven't had any purging. This stuff is seriously amazing. My skin looks better then it has in years."

• Annoy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2016

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "2or3 months ago I did a review for this product. It starts off around me saying that "I'm 18 years old and started using retin a for 6 weeks or so." So this is an update... I'm into my 5th month and WOW! My skin is so much clearer. Trust me no one likes acne I've gone through it. But this cream has been helping me so much. The purging sucks! Whiteheads show up but don't give up on it. After 1 month you'll see a difference. When I started I had red blemishes on my cheeks and now it's long gone. Just some marks here and there. I still get pimples here and there but not as much as I used to. This product is the best I'm so happy using retin a. I recommend washing face morning and night(Cetaphil Soap). Take antibiotic. Mine is (minocycline50)"

• Happy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 5, 2016

For Acne "I LOVE THIS CREAM!!! I am 30 years old and have battled with acne since the age of 12. My doctor recommended this cream about 7 years ago and it the only thing that works for me. I also struggle with chest and back acne. It clears my skin within 2 months and I see results sooner than that. In the beginning the sides of my mouth did blister and my skin would be extremely sensitive and dry. The end results are worth it. I recommend that you stay consistent because my acne would come back once I stopped using the cream. In all I love it and would recommend it to anyone struggling with acne and scars."

• Patty...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 29, 2015

For Photoaging of the Skin "I am 52 years old, I use retin a cream 0.05% for wrinkles, it is perfect. As I go to Thailand 3 times a year, I buy it there. "

• Sassa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 26, 2015

For Acne "This medicine is to be used only once or twice a week and then increased to every other day/everyday. I've been using it everyday for over a year. I have combination skin, and even though It can make my skin dry if I don't put on lotion, it has helped my skin so so so much. I went from having extremely bad acne to having not a single pimple on my face. My skin is smooth and my acne marks are fading and most are hardly visible.my dermatologist has told me that after using it for awhile, it will make your skin look better than it did years ago, and she is correct. This stuff is the best, and insurance covers so much. I use a bottle every 6 months and only pay $20 each time"

• Sara...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2015

For Acne "I purged for 5 months (horrible) before I became a flawless goddess! & what works AMAZING for me is when I wake up wash face & apply a thin layer of clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel. After I can moisturize,prime & do makeup if I want or just not wear makeup that day it doesn't really matter. Then at night before bed a pea size amount of tretinoin, and then on top of it a thin layer of clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel again.(if you think the pea size is not enough, it is ! The way to do it is to put the pea size in you finger and then dot it all over your face,like 2,3 dots on forehead 1 on nose 4 on each cheek 3 on chin&on neck, then spread/rub in everywhere) (I was twice a day with Dove bar unscented and use Clinique superdefense spf moisturizer:)"

• rosaaa
• December 10, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "I highly recommend this product to anyone suffering from acne! I started breaking out very badly and I was out on this cream by my dermatologist and I am so happy with the results its only been 5 days that I started using it and I am very happy with the results so far!"

• Melll...
• December 10, 2015

For Photoaging of the Skin "I've used this product for almost a year now. I experienced mild dry skin the first couple of days, which eventually faded. My occasional mild acne cleared up immediately and youthful, radiant skin appeared. I started getting compliments. Five months passed and my tube was coming to an end, so I called for a refill. Apparently, my dermatologist recommends a check-up every six months, so my refill was declined. The soonest I could be seen was 3 weeks later. As I started the new tube, I noticed extremely dry, flaky, red skin and acne in spots I've never had before on my face. This freaked me out! But I continued the cream, and it all cleared up after a week. I now have clear, radiant skin again. Moral of the story, don't lose hope. Give it time."

• Anonymous
• November 4, 2015

For Acne "I just hit my three month point on tretinoin .05% and I'm so happy. I was really depressed about my skin during the first two months because I've never had bad acne and the cream made me have horrible acne. But I knew that was the worst part of it and after that was over I would be fine. I've inly had two zits since then and I'm only left with scars which is fine. Try it out even if you're scared because I was too and I'm so glad i did. It's worth it!"

• final...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2015

For Acne "I am 31yo and have suffered from acne since I was 13yo. It's not HORRIBLE, but it was bad enough to give me low self esteem/confidence, make me feel depressed, not want to go out on bad flair up days, etc. As an adult I still get pimples and would usually wake up every morning with a new (or 3 new) comedones on my face, so frustrating! I found that using more natural skin products/makeup helped some but not enough. I've been on Tretinoin cream 0.025% for 3 weeks and my skin already looks amazing! At first I broke out badly for a week and a half, and dry skin, but then I read that's normal and to stick with it. 3 weeks in, clear skin, scars are disappearing, and overall my complexion is so much better. FINALLY!!! Stick with it!"

• Natio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2015

For Acne "I've only used this medication for a few days and let me tell you..my acne is horrible. New pimples will come up but don't mess with them. I use noxema morning and night to wash my face and I also use coconut oil, I leave that on for an hour then wash it off. Don't stop using this medication! It really helps. If your acne is going through a purging stage, natural remedies help the most! Vitamin e oil and cream, coconut oil, and natural face washes. Don't wear makeup either it helps a ton."

• marem...
• October 6, 2015

For Acne "Tretinoin cream usp 0.025 works amazing!!! I've tried everything, and this is the only product that worked for me. After you make it through the first month of using this product for the first time, you will see a huge improvement! My face hasn't been this clear in awhile."

• Monic...
• September 21, 2015

For Acne "This stuff is magic. I was prescribed Tretinoin 0.05 over a year ago, and after months of skin torture, and super low self-confidence, almost everyone said I had amazing skin once my face cleared up. This medication will teach you patience, but please whatever you do, bare with it. It's so worth it, I promise. There are severe breakouts in the first 3 months, but it's totally normal - it means is working. The medication gets deep in your pores and cleans out all the acne deep in your skin which is why you break out severely in the beginning of this medication. Stay on this cream too, never stop using it or you'll regret it. Once your face is use to it and clears out, use it every other day."

• Lovem...
• September 20, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Retin-A is a life-changer. I struggled with moderate acne from about age 12. I tried Differin in high school, with some minor success, but still got plenty of breakouts and my skin was dull. I went to the doctor and got Retin-A about 2 years ago, and it is a miracle product. My skin is beautiful. I routinely get compliments on my skin from friends and family, and can name multiple instances in which perfect strangers have told me that I have stunning skin. My skin is smooth and seems to glow. A plus is that Retin-A prevents wrinkles, so now that I'm in my twenties and preparing to see my first fine lines, I am happy to have that added benefit. TIP: Give this stuff 6 months to work. I almost gave up and am glad I held out."

• Seatt...
• September 8, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "My skin was at it's worst in my prime adulthood age, so I decided to try retin-a. I've been using the 0.025% Retin-A gel for 2 months now. I didn't have the initial "purge" that most talk about, however, I believe it's because I was prescribed the gel vs. cream. Anyways, I over did it the first week by not following doctors orders and applying daily right of the bat. Don't, haha. My skin got so dry and flaky that I even burn my chin on my bed while sleeping from my skin being so thin. After that initial scare, I followed my doctors instructions and gradually worked up to every night use. Best skin in years. Try it, it works! Just don't forget to moisturize a lot. Sunscreen when you go out! Don't overdo it like I did."

• DeeBa...
• August 18, 2015

For Photoaging of the Skin "Not only is this medication great for anti-aging purposes but is also great for a condition called milia. Not many people know of it but it's a lot different than acne. It's trapped dead skin cells under your skin that form what looks like a whitehead only you can't pop it. To get rid of them, you need to exfoliate a lot. This cream just speeds up the process. So not only do you get rid of pesky little white bumps on your face but you get the anti-aging benefits too. And yes, it does take a while for your skin to adjust. Dryness and peeling and flaking occur for a while after you start treatment, but if you truly want it to work, you have to be patient and let the cream do its job."

• just...
• August 13, 2015

For Acne "I have super sensitive skin and I'm very fair and this cream is the only thing that ever worked. At first you get worse acne but with in two weeks or so it's gone and they didn't Come back. Love this stuff. Also helps with wrinkles a lot it's very noticeable"

• Grill...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2015

For Acne "I've been using tretinoin in the 0.1 gel form for almost 2 years and let me tell you it is possibly the best skin product you will ever own. //The beginning is hard, naturally the skin needs time to adjust so for the first few months of treatment you will experience a lot of redness, patchiness and obviously flaking and you may also experinece periods of very ugly break outs if u have many clogged pores hiding under the surface as the retin a will exfoliate the skin and slowly 'activate' ur pores to enable them to unclog without the need for manual extraction and without scarring. the key with retin a is patience, SPF and lots of moisturizing. do not quit before ur skin gets better and resist the temptation to extract acne yourself. G Luck."

• Akelly
• July 10, 2015

For Acne "I started taking tretinoin along with doxycycline antibiotics in November of 2014. It's currently July 2015 and my skin is clear. This stuff is amazing! I used to have severe acne for years. There were some days I didn't even want to step foot out of the house. This medication changed my life. I had tried everything in the past. It definitely takes a while to really see results but it's worth it because my skin is almost completely clear now!"

• I WAS
• June 11, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Retin-A is great. It helps a lot. It was september 2014 when I decided to go to a dermatologist. She recommended Glycolic Soap (Use night and day), Clarifying Toner in the morning, Clindamycin (night and day), RA Gel every night, and Skinlite cream in the morning for the scars. Last march 2015, My face is already smooth. People were saying that it looks great. Now it's June 2015 and I'm still using RA Gel and Clindamycin, just to maintain my skin. Reminder: Please when you start using RA Gel, do not stop. The pimples will come back... Worse!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "If you've come here looking for some hope on whether Retin-A works or not, then your answer is yes! I have been struggling with acne for almost 3 years now. I want to think it's a phase, but who knows. I started Retin-A in February 2015, and it is now May 2015, and my skin looks AMAZING. Trust me, I had that 'purging' phase, and it sucked so bad I didn't even want to go out in public because of how bad my face was. If you feel like it isn't working, give it TIME, time and patience are key when using this product. I went through two purging phases during weeks 3 and 5, but after that, it was pretty much a smooth ride. STICK WITH IT! Give it 3-4 months!"

• It wo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2015

For Acne "I had acne since 11 and I'm now 22, but Retin A really helped my get rid of them in 3 months. (I also cut dairy which is what I believe had caused my acne.) I started using retin A at 0.025->0.05% and I am seeing huge difference in my skin. Pores are significantly smaller as all my friends have complimented on how good my skin looks. Scars are going away faster than they do normally. I didn't have initial breakout like most people have. There's only occasional peeling when I don't drink enough water. I do notice my skin regenerate A LOT faster so remember to gently exfoliate your skin (light med peel). Amazing as it sounds, do give it a few months (or more depending on how your skin reacts to it). Going for 0.1% and I'll see how it goes!"

• haley...
• April 7, 2015

For Acne "I've been using the 0.025 dosage and my skin is the smoothest its ever been. My worst nightmare was coming to school with cakey makeup and pimples peaking through. It's been three months and my skin is 100% clear with light scars. This is the best thing I ever did for my skin!!"

• Makeu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2015

Retin-A (tretinoin) for Acne "Yes it works. That's the question you have and it does. If you have time read my story it'll be worth it. I'm 17 and live in my miami so the weather here is pretty much hot all year around. I'm not an active outside person so I do not getting acne because of sports or anything. I guess its just a phase. I've had acne since 6th grade and its sucked. I finally made an appointment with the dermatologist December 11. He prescribed me Tretenoin also known as retin a 0.1%, the strongest strength. And Clindamycin phosphate lotion as the antibiotic. So I was told to apply Clindamycin every night, and retin a every three nights, but let's face it. We all think applying it daily will help you get results faster. Well it doesn't, all it does is irrita"