Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Gcn...
• February 13, 2018

For Acne "I have suffered from acne since I was 12 years old. Now a junior in college, I still had bad breakouts from my period and acne scars from over the years. I decided to visit a dermatologist, and she recommended Retin-A. At first, my skin peeled from use every other night, but I decided to use it 3 times a week instead, and it helped my skin from the burning/peeling and was still able to get my skin cleared up. I use Cetaphil cleanser every day in the morning and night, then tone my face with witch hazel (super good on the skin and does not burn) and finish off with Shea Moisture problem skin moisturizer. Vitamin E oil also helps with the minor peeling if you are experiencing from Retin-A. It has been 4 months, and my acne scars have cleared up, I do not have any pimples, and it made my skin a more even texture. However, I have noticed that it has lightened my face a bit since none of my foundations no longer match my current skin tone."

• 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."

• Che...
• January 21, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I have been using Retin-A along with the oral antibiotic Clindamycin for 4 months now. I am 20 and have had severe cystic acne since I was 11. I also had a lot of hyperpigmentation and scarring, to the point where my face was always bright red and bumpy. In just 4 months, my face has completely cleared up and smoothed out, it is visibly brighter. The hyperpigmentation is lightening significantly at this point, a few small pimples or blackheads occasionally, but mostly clear! The only other product I use is witch hazel as a toner and an oil-free moisturizer."

• hap...
• January 10, 2018

For Acne "This medicine has changed my life, truly. Since I have stuck with it, through the “purging” phase and continued usage, my skin has never been better! I feel confident in my skin. I’ve been using it at night with clindamycin phosphate gel with benzoyl peroxide in the morning. My skin is more clear than it has ever been. Thankful! Would recommend to anyone."

• Lan...
• September 10, 2017

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I have struggled with acne since puberty. I started using Atralin in my 40s. This has been the only product to ever get my acne under control. So nice to be free from worry. Go to the beach, work out, wear no makeup sometimes! I wish this was around when I was younger and perhaps would have avoided so much scarring. For me, my scars are really all over except my face, so I did luck out with that. Also, it makes skin smoother and skin look younger. Cost has gone down now, which is a plus, used to be very expensive when it first came out. If I stop it, acne always comes back. So I have to use it every night. I combine it with another acne lotion from my dermatologist. I have light-sensitive skin, and it does not irritate it like other products."

• Tre...
• September 9, 2017

For Acne "I never leave reviews, but I'm going to leave one for tretinoin. My routine was BP face wash in the morning and a layer of tretinoin all over my face after washing it with a mild soap and moisturizer. My routine was prescribed by my doctor. Ok, let me start by saying, my purge period was horrible. I didn't even want to leave the house. It was the worst it had ever been in my life. Even when I was 19 and deployed to Afghanistan and couldn't wash my face, I had better skin. I didn't want to leave the house. It affected my self-confidence. And I was looking online for everyone's experience because I was convinced I was the outlier that tretinoin would not apply to. It took me 4 months to see results. But it worked. Keep pushing through it."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2017

For Acne "Aczone 7.5 gel at night, wait 20 min, then apply a light oil-free gel moisturizer, then tretinoin gel 0.5% worked for me. Been doing this for a year, and acne is gone. Had some peeling and redness for the first 4 months, but so worth it now, and great for wrinkles too!"

• Pin...
• August 25, 2017

For Acne "I've had to battle acne since the age of 13, I am now 46, and I still have acne issues every so often. I was prescribed Tretinoin 0.05% 10 years ago and have been a faithful user all these years. I can honestly say that Tretinoin has been a lifesaver for my skin! Not only does it help with the acne, but it has stalled wrinkles! I've had so many compliments, and no one believes my real age. Lol, that's a huge plus! You must stick to it, though, and don't give up! It took me a whole 8 months before I saw a difference in my acne! I wish I were able to post a pic so everyone could see how amazing it works!"

• Fla...
• August 8, 2017

For Acne "Amazing. I am experiencing only mild peeling, and the benefits are phenomenal. Skin is virtually poreless and very smooth. Pores are clean. Speeding up healing of acne marks. Love it."

• Cel...
• July 18, 2017

For Acne "I had bad acne in 7th grade. Even after a few days, I was noticing differences. After a month, my skin looked a lot better. Now, almost three years later, my skin is the best it's ever been."

• 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."

• Zit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Acne "I began breaking out once I started my junior year of high school. It affected my self-confidence a lot, and I am very much into makeup and all that. But after breaking out, I rarely wore any due to embarrassment. I went to my annual physical, and the doctor prescribed the tretinoin cream. I avoided it at first, but I am about two months in, and my terrible acne is going away, along with the peeling and dryness. New skin is under the shell, and I am in love with it!!"

• Moo...
• April 18, 2017

For Photoaging of the Skin "Yes, it made my skin flake. But underneath was the most beautiful, healthy skin!!!"

• 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."

• Mla...
• April 13, 2017

For Acne "I've been using the 0.05 percent (worked my way up from 0.025) for almost 2 years now. I started off with it because my usually very clear skin started developing small spots that just weren't going away. They weren't very visible, but I have grown up with people complimenting my skin all the time, and to me, the small spots felt like a blow to my self-confidence. My doctor recommended the cream to me. Within 2 weeks of usage, my skin cleared up. There was some peeling, but that went away after my skin adjusted to it. Anyway, I continued with the use for almost 2 years now because my skin has never looked this beautiful and glowy as it does now."

• Vic...
• April 5, 2017

For Acne "I suffered from chin acne for about 5 years. The spots (I think hormonal) varied from the big under-your-skin ones to whiteheads, and I would literally get a new one every few days. I'd tried loads of different treatments from the docs, including antibiotics, and even went for face peels, but nothing helped long term. My brother recommended tretinoin, and I was dubious at first but decided to give it a try. Bought the gel online (but I think you can get it from your doctors too). The first few weeks I saw a huge improvement in the amount I was getting, although my skin did peel a fair bit. I started moisturizing on alternate days, and two months later the difference is incredible! Had no new spots for a month, and even my acne scars are fading!"

• eri...
• April 1, 2017

For Acne "I am using Stieva A 0.05 right now. At first, I don't really trust this product because it never seems effective on me, even after 8 weeks of trial. However, after 3 months, my face started to be cleaned up. Scars faded away quickly after using this product. It is about a year now, and my forehead is absolutely clean. No more clogged pore!"

• Mis...
• March 14, 2017

For Acne "I am 16 years old and have bad acne on my face, especially on the forehead and nose area, and deep pigmentation around my lip area, and extremely oily skin. My dermatologist recommended tretin 0.025, and I've been using it for about 4 days now. I am also having breakouts and skin peeling, but as my mom has used it, it's very normal for these things to happen at the start. To keep my skin moisturized, I use Cetaphil moisturizer and Suncros sunscreen, and it keeps my skin protected and also keeps it from drying out completely. Can't wait to see amazing results after about a couple of months."

• Acn...
• March 7, 2017

For Acne "Started tretinoin cream 0.025%. Three weeks out. Yes, you will get dry and peeling, and yes, possible breakouts. It's the cream working. I am 41 and have acne deeply embedded in my chin. With just three weeks on the cream, not only does the acne embedded seem to be loosening up and such, I didn't realize it also helps with the tone of your skin and fine wrinkles. I love this product. Would like to try a stronger percentage next visit. Follow instructions. I use mine at night, I do my cleansing as always, however, let your skin rest for 20 to 30 minutes as instructions recommend and apply. Pea size does work. Less is more in this case. You will waste product if using too much. Be patient, and results will follow. Love it."

• Lau...
• January 14, 2017

For Acne "I never write reviews for medicine, but this stuff is AMAZING. I'm in recovery from heroin and meth, and I had bad skin from acne and picking. Now you can't even tell I ever used to pick at my skin. It also has done wonders for oil control. My skin is normally extremely oily. If I get a pimple, it doesn't even leave a mark anymore."

• Mad...
• January 5, 2017

For Acne "Acne, acne scars, blemishes, etc. I've been suffering from acne since I was 16 years old. I used to put on cheap products from Walgreens or CVS. When I turned 22, my acne became worse. I suffered from cystic acne. I went to a dermatologist for low-income students, and she prescribed tretinoin (she started with a lower percentage). My acne disappeared in 8 months. I've been using this tretinoin for 11 months (0.05), and I don't have to wear makeup anymore! I also alternate and use Proactiv, but ONLY the wash my face with a cheaper brand from CVS that has benzoyl peroxide 10%. Then, the pore-targeting treatment. Last step (moisturize). Moisturize before and after the medication for better results. Be patient :) Don't touch your face!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2017

For Acne "What in the world is in this? Holy water? Godlike energy? Santa's magical Christmas stardust? I don't know, but it completely obliterated my acne; honestly."

• Har...
• December 29, 2016

For Acne "I suffered from adult cystic acne well into my 40s. I did not have many of them, but when I did develop them, they were large, under the skin, and very painful. I have been on 0.025% tretinoin for a few years now, and I have little to no breakouts now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 21, 2016

For Acne "This medicine truly is a miracle worker. I've been on it for around 8 months, and there is an amazing difference. When I tell people that I used to have severe acne, they are always confused because of how near-flawless my skin is now. I HIGHLY recommend using it."

• tss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2016

For Acne "I have had on-and-off acne since I was a teenager. Now 22, my acne became more hormonal on my cheeks. I had tried everything and decided to go to my doctor for a prescription. I was prescribed Stieva A 0.01%, and I am so happy! I have only been on it for 7 days, but there has been a dramatic change already. Over the first few days, I had a breakout with the acne that had been under my skin. After they cleared up, I had a bit of drying (still do) but nothing too bad! I have also noticed that my skin feels a lot less oily, which I love! I will definitely continue and can't wait to see results after a few months! From what I have read online, you are prone to breaking out at first, get through those first few days/weeks, results are worth it!"