Tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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."

• 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)."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2016

For Acne "I have always had a problem with acne. My doctor recommended me this gel, and I have to say I can see the results. I would pick at my pimples, and I would have scars. Then, as I started to use the gel, they are slowly fading. But I still have some acne on my forehead. Hopefully, by the end of February, my face is back to new."

• 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."

• Vpt...
• 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."

• Ash...
• 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 than it has in years."

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

Tretinoin topical for Acne "2 or 3 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 my face morning and night (Cetaphil Soap). Take antibiotics. Mine is (minocycline 50)."

• Hap...
• 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's 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."

• Pat...
• 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."

• Sas...
• 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/every day. I've been using it every day 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 a while, 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."

• Sar...
• 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 my face, and apply a thin layer of clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel. After, I can moisturize, prime, and do makeup if I want, or just not wear makeup that day, it doesn't really matter. Then at night before bed, a pea-sized 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 on your finger and then dot it all over your face, like 2-3 dots on the forehead, 1 on the nose, 4 on each cheek, 3 on the chin, and on the neck, then spread/rub in everywhere.) (I was twice a day with Dove bar unscented and use Clinique Superdefense SPF moisturizer:)"

• ros...
• December 10, 2015

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I highly recommend this product to anyone suffering from acne! I started breaking out very badly, and I was put on this cream by my dermatologist, and I am so happy with the results. It's only been 5 days since I started using it, and I am very happy with the results so far!"

• 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."

• 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 only 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!"

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

For Acne "I am 31 years old and have suffered from acne since I was 13 years old. It's not horrible, but it was bad enough to give me low self-esteem/confidence, make me feel depressed, and not want to go out on bad flare-up days, etc. As an adult, I still get pimples and would usually wake up every morning with a new (or three 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 three weeks, and my skin already looks amazing! At first, I broke out badly for a week and a half and had dry skin, but then I read that's normal and to stick with it. Three weeks in, clear skin, scars are disappearing, and overall my complexion is so much better. Finally! Stick with it!"

• Nat...
• 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 Noxzema 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."

• mar...
• 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 a while."

• Mon...
• 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, bear 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 it's 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 used to it and clears out, use it every other day."

• 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."

• 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."

• Dee...
• 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."

• jus...
• 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 within 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."

• Gri...
• 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 experience periods of very ugly breakouts if you have many clogged pores hiding under the surface, as the retin A will exfoliate the skin and slowly 'activate' your 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 your skin gets better, and resist the temptation to extract acne yourself. Good luck."

• Ake...
• 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 W...
• June 11, 2015

Tretinoin topical 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!"