Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Ell...
• May 14, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Photoaging of the Skin "If you stick it out and are patient with this - the results are incredible. One piece of advice is moisturize!!! A LOT!! The gel is way better than the cream, imo. The gel burns so bad though, whereas the cream didn't. I've been using Retin-A since February, and it's May now, and I have the worst purge I've ever had, but now my skin is flawless. Stick it out. Amazing for tightening pores, clearing acne, and just gives your skin an overall healthy look to it. 10/10, be patient."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 28, 2014

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I'm a young woman in my early twenties with moderate acne. If you're just starting Retin-A, STICK WITH IT. I started using Retin-A (0.01%) every night in December of 2013. I was very frustrated because my acne became worse for about 2 months. However, I stuck with it and by July 2014, my acne had noticeably decreased. It is now October 2014, and I've been getting compliments on how great my skin looks! For the first time in years, I don't feel like I have to wear liquid foundation to cover up my acne. If you experience flaking, remember that moisturization is key if you're using Retin-A!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2020

For Photoaging of the Skin "I have almost a year since I am using Retin-A, and let me tell you that at the beginning, it's rough. When you just begin using it, start with 0.025%, and once in 3 days, after 2-3 weeks, do it once in 2 days, and always watch your skin, how does it feel. If it's okay, after about a month, you can use it every night. If you peel like a snake - YES, if it might feel like burning or sensitive - YES. But don't give up, I promise it is worth it. It's not going to pay off instantly, but in time you will see an improvement in your skin. Remember to use SPF on your face every day, because Retin-A peels off the first layer of your skin, and it's very delicate. Put your moisturizer at night, after applying Retin-A, and in the morning before SPF. After about 7 months, I switched to 0.05. My skin is glowing. And everyone thinks I'm 21, but I'm 31. I swear it's WORTH IT."

• ski...
• April 30, 2011

For Photoaging of the Skin "It is like magic. If you want to look younger, use it. It needs to be used for a long time, years for example. No side effects apart from mild irritation, which goes away with time, and sensitivity to the sun. The gel once in the evening is my recommendation."

• Ann...
• August 7, 2015

For Photoaging of the Skin "I have been using Retin-A (Tretinoin) 0.1% cream for a little over a year. I had used milder products prior to using this to even my skin tone as well as diminish some enlarged pores but wasn't getting the result I wanted. Within weeks of using the Tretinoin, my skin tone evened out and pores began to shrink. The first week, I did experience some breakouts which for me had never happened before but I was informed this could happen by my doctor because the skin is expelling all impurities. The breakouts cleared and beautiful skin appeared. I've read horror stories but in each it's been clear that either their doctors failed to properly counsel them on this medicine OR they purchased online with little to no knowledge of how to properly use it."

• Mel...
• 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."

• Jam...
• August 19, 2012

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Five years ago, I was prescribed Accutane for my acne. It certainly kept my acne at bay for five years. A few months ago, I started breaking out again and this time the severity was less than it previously was. It was a few small zits and blackheads here and there. I was prescribed Retin-A and it was a Godsend! The first two weeks, I battled with extra oily skin and my face turned beet red. I persevered and by the third week, the redness subsided and my face became acclimatized to it. The acne has definitely gone away as have the blackheads. The plus side is that my face looked smoother in years and whatever residual acne scars and discolorations have softened and looked better and better. Retin-A addressed my acne needs and truly delivered."

• Ali...
• August 4, 2008

Tretinoin topical for Acne "My skin is very sensitive, and I have gone through countless topical creams and gels over the past few years. Atralin is one of the few solutions that did not hurt my skin. It also cleared it up very well, and I have only been using it for a few weeks now."

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

Tretinoin topical 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!"

• Sam...
• July 10, 2013

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I had pretty mild acne in high school but nothing more than a few pimples that I could treat with over the counter medication. I went on birth control and my skin got out of control. I went to college with the absolute worst acne I have ever seen. My face was literally covered, and I picked at it all the time. It was a mess. I was prescribed Atralin at night and Acanya in the morning. My skin started clearing up in about a month, and within two months it was about 50% better. After about 3-4 months on the product, my skin made a complete turnaround and my marks are faded. Thank God for this skincare regimen. I can finally go outside without makeup, and I am so much more confident."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2018

For Photoaging of the Skin "My ex-girlfriend turned me on to Retin A as she has beautiful skin. I have been using 0.05% and mixed it with a night moisturizer and pine cone extract. The color is a bit dark as the extract is brown. After 3 months of nightly use, the results are amazing when used in this combo. My crow's feet around my eyes are almost unnoticeable. The wrinkles that used to be on my forehead are gone. I don't wake up with bags under my eyes either. I'm 54, and people comment that I look years younger as my skin is radiant and glows. My miracle cream..."

• Bno...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Acne "When I was 5 weeks into using this topical Retin-A, I headed to the internet to figure out why my acne was 5 times WORSE than when I started it. I would honestly just look in the mirror and cry. I picked at all my pimples, and it made it even worse. The purge is real, but if you can make it past it, I promise it’s worth it. Do some research on why the purge happens. I am 10 weeks in, and all that I have on my face is scarring due to the picking, which will go away over time and with the help of other topicals. My advice is to stick with it, do not pick, and trust the process!"

• FAC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2015

For Acne "This stuff is amazing. Not only for acne and acne scars, but for its anti-aging benefits too. I experience moderate hormonal acne breakouts on my chin/jaw area. While tretinoin doesn't exactly stop my breakouts completely, it helps control my skin when I do have a breakout. I feel any pimples clear up and heal much quicker, and any spotty discoloration that occurs after spots heal disappears much quicker. This stuff has especially done wonders for fine lines around my eyes and between my brows. My skin tone is more even, pores are smaller, and the condition of my skin/complexion is far nicer. My skin peeled a lot during the first few weeks - use once every few nights until your skin adjusts. I use nightly now with no problems."

• LAa...
• June 24, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Photoaging of the Skin "37/f here... I have used retinol on and off since I was a teenager and got into my mom's supply. I looked like I got a terrible sunburn the first time I used it on my teenage face. The first few weeks/months are hard, but it helps if you ease into it and only use it every other night or every two nights, or even once a week, then increase the frequency as your skin gets acclimated to it. I am often complemented on my skin and am mistaken for being at least ten years younger than I am. I recently had a baby and used some on my stretch marks and c-section scar, and the stretch marks are practically gone five months later with use only once a week. Retinol has been a godsend for me."

• Hum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I've suffered from acne since I was about 12 years old, and I've had to deal with it straight up until college. Over the years, I tried countless acne products, but nothing worked for me, and I became really discouraged. Luckily, I was recently prescribed the Retin-A Cream 0.05% by my dermatologist, and my skin is thriving! My blemishes have cleared up so much, it is mindboggling. I can't tell you how much this cream has helped my skin. It's been like a blessing. When I first started using it, I was skeptical because I didn't see any results, but keep using. Don't become discouraged! It works. If it worked for me, someone who has struggled with acne for half of her life, it will work for you."

• AAG...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2014

Tretinoin topical for Acne "10 MONTH RETIN-A USER: In the beginning of summer 2013, I had the worst breakout ever! My forehead was full of pimples. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to see my doctor, and he prescribed me Retin-A. It says to apply it every day overnight after washing your face. So I applied it every night, and the first three weeks my acne was okay. By the second month, I had another mild breakout, but by the third month, it began to calm down again. By the fourth month, the skin around my nose started to peel, and it was very itchy. Because of this, I applied alcohol-free/fragrance-free lotion, and my skin got better. By the sixth month, my acne was under control! I only had a couple of pimples here and there. But the product works wonders! It just takes patience!"

• Coc...
• November 28, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Trust me, this stuff works, and I learned the hard way, so PLEASE READ. I started Retin-A for acne in the summer. My skin got red, and I felt like it was just making it worse! So I stopped using it... wrong mistake! I went by to the dermatologist 3 months after, and she advised me to stick through it (I wish she told me this at our first appointment, I had no idea there was something called the “purge”). So fast forward to now, my skin is great!!!! It really does work! It just takes time, and learn from my mistake, you MUST STICK THROUGH THE PURGE!! It will get better. I regret having to start all over again, but my skin has never looked better."

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Well, it all hasn't been fun and games when it comes to my acne. I'm a light-skinned African dude of 25, and I have had acne since I was 17. Pretty long time, huh? I know. It all started as some pretty rash that got me obsessed. I've used pretty much everything except surgery; and I never went to a physician for it. All over-the-counter topical application, and I touch my face pretty much all the time. It's not easy when a handsome guy gets his confidence slowly stripped every day for almost a decade. Lol. It got worse this past month (like my pimples joined up X-Men and became mutants!), and I was forced to see a physician. Retin-A to the rescue. Retin-A and Doxycycline capsules. Just two weeks in, and I can tell I've found the cure for acne!"

• sas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 19, 2013

For Acne "Be patient. The first few weeks it got a little worse, but it has been clear since, and I've been using it for 6 months! It made blackheads disappear and scars clear, and there is no acne at all! Great product."

• LCh...
• October 21, 2013

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Atralin is an amazing ointment for acne-prone, sensitive skin. I got a prescription for the topical gel because I was having mild to moderate breakouts and had acne scarring that had occurred before I went on Accutane. My skin is very sensitive, so I needed a mild gel. Every night I put a pea-sized amount into my palm, mixed it with a small amount of my facial night cream, dabbed bits of the mixture all over my face and neck, and then applied my night cream as usual. At first, I was discouraged because I was very consistent with my regimen and did not see results for many weeks. Then, after about three months of daily use, my acne and acne scarring began to clear up dramatically. I have not had a blemish in months!"

• Car...
• September 26, 2014

For Acne "20-year-old female. I have been using this for more than 12 months. The first few weeks, my face was slightly red and irritated, so I added an oil-free moisturizer before applying. I also experienced an initial breakout, but after a little over 2 months, my face started to clear up. Now I'm 100% clear, and it's helping me get rid of scars and red marks. Patience is really the key with this treatment."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2009

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Never had acne but started breaking out in my mid-20s. I was put on Benzaclin, which helped heal faster but wasn't really preventing anything. I was really hesitant to go on any tretinoin cream because of the dreaded 'it gets worse before it gets better'. My dermatologist insisted this gel is very gentle, and most people actually don't have an initial breakout from this. I trusted him and decided to start using it. It was the best decision I made. I never had an initial breakout, only some peeling for the first few weeks until my skin got used to it. I have been on it for 5 months now and probably only have had one or two pimples since then, and they go away within a day or two now."

• Jef...
• February 1, 2019

For Acne "I have been using tretinoin cream for the last 3 months now, and it truly changed my life. I suffered from mild to moderate acne on my neck for around 8 months. I used the 0.01% for 2 months and then increased to 0.025% for the last month. Using this cream really makes things worse before they get better, but keep on going with it. You really have to wait 3 months to see results. Acne flares would come and go, but now I can clearly see the difference in how the pimples form and heal. The amount and severity of acne really diminished since I started. The best advice I would give is DO NOT LOOK AT YOURSELF TOO MUCH IN THE MIRROR, make it quick! Acne will affect you more emotionally if you keep on looking at it. I would cry and be so depressed for the last 3 months. If you are using tretinoin, give yourself at least a few months before seeing improvement, but it is totally worth it. I now feel that I got my life back. Have hope, tretinoin really does wonders."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2014

For Acne "I've never done a review, so that's saying something here. I've only been on Retin-A for about two weeks, and I'm already seeing fantastic results. I had mild acne, usually one to two cystic-like pimples always on my face, and tons of blackheads across my chin, and I had two giant red splotches of skin near the corners of my mouth for months! Two weeks of 0.1% and they're already fading! The pimples are already gone too! Only been dealing with some mild peeling, dryness, and slight redness of the skin, but I know that's normal. I never thought I'd feel fine going out in public ever again."

• Esu...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 28, 2020

For Photoaging of the Skin "Male. 49 years. Been using tretinoin treatment since I was 35. Honestly, I think I look 40 on bad days and 35 on fantastic, well-rested days. Seriously, it works. I started on the 0.025 and worked up to the 0.05 after 2 tubes of the 0.025 and have been on 0.05 as a night moisturizer ever since."