Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Tre...
• February 6, 2016

For Photoaging of the Skin "I have been using the 0.05 tretinoin generic brand for two months. It has done a great improvement on my skin. The beginning was rough, but I continued till my skin was adjusted, and now I use it every night. It's cheaper in Mexico if you have a chance to get there."

• App...
• July 13, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Got on retinol because of acne scars. I was hesitant in the beginning because everyone complains about how it makes acne worse before it gets better. My advice to you is to start out slowly and allow your skin to adjust. I started off with using it once a week and gradually moved on to three times, and I have not experienced purging. Also, my skin's pretty smooth and my scars are fading. Another thing, just use Vaseline as a moisturizer-why should you bother your skin with extra chemicals? Also, be wary of doctors who just hand you the retinol with no proper instructions. I researched extensively before buying the product, and to my surprise, the doctor couldn't even advise that only a pea-sized amount is to be used. Patience pays, people :)"

• spe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2013

For Acne "A ton of reviews consisted of people saying this product just dried their skin out and made them break out way worse. In those reviews most of them also stated they started using this cream every other day from the start. Don't! I have not had the same experience. My dermatologist told me to start by using this cream once a week for the first two weeks and then gradually increase up to every other day if needed. I started this cream 3 weeks ago using it once a week for two weeks and now have started using it twice a week. I haven't had peeling, burning, or redness, and I've actually seen my acne improve already! I will use it twice a week for another 2 weeks and then use it 3 times a week. It appears better to think long term, not a quick fix."

• yes...
• January 24, 2015

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I have only been using this with Benzaclin for about 2 months, and I can already see an improvement. My pores are smaller, skin is smoother, and my tone is more even. I am 25 and have tried almost everything! I use Benzaclin in the morning and Retin-A at night. For the first month, I noticed 0 improvement, but now I'm starting to see it!"

• Lov...
• September 20, 2015

Tretinoin topical 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."

• pnw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2017

For Acne "I've been using the 0.05% tretinoin for 4 months now. I would apply a pea-sized amount every single night 20 minutes after washing my face. I read a couple of pages of the reviews down below, and the people who've complained about their acne getting worse or not seeing any improvements are the ones who haven't been using the product consistently and only reported their 'results' after a couple of weeks of using it. YOU MUST BE PATIENT AND DEDICATED. My acne got a lot worse and fluctuated quite often during the first 3 months, but I stuck with the medication. I used to have clusters of closed comedones and whiteheads that would sometimes turn into hard, painful bumps. As of now, my face is 80% clear! I just have to deal with the hyperpigmentation."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Photoaging of the Skin "I’m 68 and have used Tretinoin for four months. The first 2-3 weeks of use, my skin did peel and burn. After putting this product on at night, I use an oil serum and a night moisturizer. It helps to soothe my skin. I love this product, and I get so many compliments on my smooth and younger-looking skin. If you’re getting your face waxed, don’t use this 1-2 days before. My skin burned. I use daily moisturizer and sunscreen daily over Tretinoin."

• GAa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2017

For Acne "I had suffered for about 3 years with adult onset acne when I finally decided to see a dermatologist. My acne was gradually getting worse. I was prescribed oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics for the AM, and Tretinoin for the PM. The first few months on this product were horrible. My epidermis literally was sloughing off. I would experience a burning sensation with its application, and when applying moisturizer, but it was not so intense that I could not tolerate it. I was so embarrassed to be in public. I Googled reviews of the product every night for months just for reassurance that this was the right course of action. I totally doubted its capabilities. The encouraging reviews that stated it would be worth it kept me going. They were so right."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I started using Retin-A about a year and a half ago. It's life-changing. Just stick with it! It was hard the first month or so. My side effects were just extremely dry skin. Also, lotion and makeup stung a bit in the beginning. I had mild acne but lots of scarring over the years and spots that made my skin look uneven. I also have fairly large pores all over my face. My pores look considerably smaller now, and I hardly ever get a breakout. If I do, it heals fast. I still use it every night, even though my skin looks good, just now mainly to continue to have nice-looking skin and for its anti-aging properties."

• san...
• November 26, 2013

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I started getting small bumps (not exactly pimples, but should be taken care of immediately, else, it would grow into pimples later) on my forehead and chin areas. It started to spread to my cheeks too. I first started using Retin-A cream. Initially, I had lots of new breakouts, but didn't give up my patience. New breakouts started to fade out on continuous application at only nights after cleansing with Episoft lotion. After a month I started applying Retin-A, my skin texture, pimple marks, and uneven skin tone have improved drastically. The only thing is to use this product only at night after proper cleansing. Initially, this will cause skin peeling and irritation."

• Car...
• August 9, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I've been using Retin-A for about a week now. If you have oily skin or experience breakouts every morning like me, I would definitely recommend this. I use the .01% dosage recommended by my doctor. They told me I may experience peeling of the skin. My skin has peeled in some spots, but it's not very noticeable. I removed the peeled skin by using baking soda and water (great exfoliant!). Skin varies by person. I've given up on every acne regimen and decided to see my doctor. I swear by this stuff. All my acne scars are fading, and my skin has become significantly smoother."

• Csc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I am in awe of how well this product works! I’ve been on it for 1 week, and my skin is so clear I don’t believe it’s possible! I’ve struggled with acne since I was 12 (I am now a 21-year-old female), and I’ve tried just about everything, including Accutane, but nothing made a big difference. My acne has ranged from moderate to severe. My biggest struggle was the texture-my face was covered in tiny bumps and clogged pores. My derm now put me on .08%. Not only are the pimples gone after a week, but my whiteheads and blackheads have disappeared almost like magic. There is dryness and peeling, which I’m hoping will go away over time, but I’m fine with it because it’s left me with fresh, new skin. I highly, highly recommend this product!"

• hal...
• April 7, 2015

For Acne "I've been using the 0.025 dosage, and my skin is the smoothest it's ever been. My worst nightmare was coming to school with cakey makeup and pimples peeking 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!"

• Yas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2018

For Acne "After having acne almost all my life, as a child and now as an adult. My face has always been super red and low self-esteem, even with makeup on. At first, I discovered lavender oil on pimples will dry them and slowly kill the bacteria. It did work wonders, but pimples kept coming back, and my face was uneven, red, and still not beautiful. I needed more! I then got prescribed tretinoin and started using it 2x a week for a few weeks. The first few weeks, I was peeling, and anything on my face burned, even water. I almost gave up. My face was dry. Eventually, my skin got used to it after a little over a month of light use. Now I use it every night, and my face is smooth, no acne, and barely any scars. I want to cry. Tears of happiness, of course. Acne is the worst for your confidence. Struggling with acne is no fun. Whatever you do, just don’t stop. Keep going. It will get better, and you won’t regret it."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2020

For Acne "The first few weeks, you feel like giving up. Made my skin look very shiny in a weird way, peeling was hard to cover, and the initial purge sucked. That said, like everyone has mentioned on here, it gets better. The purge is cleaning you out, so keep this perspective. I did not feel good about my skin during that time, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. I'm now at week 9 and have 3-4 pimples on my face, skin is super smooth and looks really glowy. Every day keeps getting better. I'm still peeling on and off, but it's less than it used to be. Just ease in slowly so you don't get crazy red or peely. I did about 2-3 a week to start and now at 4x a week. Love that this gets rid of hyperpigmentation quickly."

• Che...
• December 12, 2014

For Photoaging of the Skin "Never wrote reviews on products before, but this deserves a positive review. Was struggling with oily skin. Had it very bad, which is not a bad thing as we age slower when it comes to wrinkles. Only problem was that, two hours after washing my face, it was oily enough to fry eggs in. Was recommended to use Roaccutane, but side effects with dry skin were too bad, and the dermatologist put me on Retin A. Used it for over six months now, and I doubt I will come off it as my skin is as smooth as ever, much brighter and clearer, and oiliness under control with a good moisturizer. This truly is a miracle cream if you stick it out. Use a good face wash like Cetaphil face soap and Nutraderm moisturizer, it works great."

• Liv...
• August 1, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Retin-A... wow is all I can say. This product is amazing. I had small, stubborn little bumps (clogged pores) and just overall comedonal acne. Retin-A has completely cleared my skin and made it look even better than it did before I had acne. My skin is so smooth, and it just continues to boost my skin confidence. I've been on Retin-A for about a year and use “Retin-A Micro Pump Gel 0.06%.” I did purge a lot and had slight dryness/irritation in the beginning, but I didn’t mind it because I WANTED to get rid of the small bumps that were clogged pores. My top advice about this product is using it consistently! This product works slowly (but effectively) and will take some time to produce the wonderful results. Also, I still get a pimple occasionally, but nowhere near what I had. The pimple will usually come and go quickly with this product. I use a moisturizer and a good SPF sunscreen. This is the BEST, so stick it out during the purging phase because it is WORTH IT."

• ani...
• August 16, 2009

Tretinoin topical for Photoaging of the Skin "Atralin has a really nice consistency, seems to be mildly moisturizing, and didn't irritate my skin, perhaps because I'd been using a much milder tretinoin compound already. I love the improved texture of my skin after nine months of use. Rather than irritating my rosacea (I'm 51 years old), it speeds up the sloughing that I experience so that the episodes are shorter. My doctor and I discovered years ago that adding a tretinoin compound improved the results from using the rosacea product. Incredibly expensive but worth it."

• man...
• October 31, 2008

Tretinoin topical for Acne "This medication is extremely effective when used properly. I developed whiteheads on my cheeks and had rather large pores on my nose with blackheads. I have been using the medication for a total of six months now. Initially, I had some redness, moderate peeling, and some slight burning right after applying the medication. After about three weeks, the side effects subsided, and I started to notice my skin clearing, pore size minimizing, and an overall evening of complexion. I used Phisoderm Deep Cleansing face wash morning and night and then used Neutrogena Oil-free moisturizer with SPF 15 in the morning. My face is very oily, so I did not experience much dryness."

• Anonymous
• December 31, 2010

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I am 39 years old, experiencing hormonal acne along the jawline and T-zone. As others noted, I used Acanya and Atralin together, experiencing excellent results. I now just use Atralin (and have for a year). I love it. I think it helps fade my melasma too. I also take a vitamin called Herpanacine. It has helped tremendously with my body acne, which is nearly impossible to fight without a horrible pill. It is natural, no side effects, and really, really works. I wish I had known about it earlier in life, would have saved me some heartache... which is why I want to share."

• Lau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Retin-A honestly changed my life! The first 6 months were awful. Hated my skin more by the day. But there is a huge silver lining! Fast forward a few months, and my skin is glowing, smooth, and hardly a single breakout. I'm 23 and have battled all sorts of acne throughout my life. That came along with some serious scarring. While there is definitely a way to go for the scarring, it's helped tremendously."

• Sea...
• September 8, 2015

Tretinoin topical for Acne "My skin was at its 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 overdid it the first week by not following doctor's orders and applying daily right off the bat. Don't, haha. My skin got so dry and flaky that I even burned my chin on my bed while sleeping from my skin being so thin. After that initial scare, I followed my doctor's 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."

• Atr...
• July 17, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Been fighting adult cystic hormonal acne for about 6 years, never would've thought it be basically cured after 2 weeks of Retin-A along with doxycycline, haven't had the slightest of side effects, and I stopped using a moisturizer a week in (I'm in Iraq and mail takes weeks). Although since I work 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., sun exposure isn't an issue. 2 weeks for a 5-year problem though, it's insane how quick this stuff works."

• Col...
• May 20, 2017

For Acne "At age 36, my acne started to come back after a stressful time. It was concentrated on my chin and was relentless. New cysts every single day. My doctor prescribed tretinoin cream plus an oral antibiotic (doxycycline). I was so nervous about starting because I read so much about it getting worse before it got better. But to my amazement, after just a few days, I started to see drastic improvement. Not a single new pimple, the existing ones healed quickly, and scars are fading fast. I'm shocked (and extremely happy!) at how well this worked for me."

• Edd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I was put on Retin-A 0.5 gel to help manage my moderate acne. So far, I have been using this medication for about a month and two weeks and have noticed great results. At first, I broke out more and my skin looked worse. But just a few weeks ago, I noticed my skin starting to really heal a lot. I use this in combination with Cetaphil face wash. I do have some scarring from acne (mainly leftover red marks) and it really helps with that. My skin texture is a lot smoother and more even. I have only had a few new pimples arrive since starting this medication. I continue to keep using it for a very long time to manage my acne and for its anti-aging benefits. If you're curious about starting this medication, don’t be, I wish I had started it years ago when I first got teenage acne."