Atralin for Acne User Reviews

• Mas...
• November 10, 2014

"Amazing! It was very difficult at first - had a lot of peeling, dryness, and breakouts but I stuck it out. After about 4-5 months I started seeing a major improvement and now my skin is very smooth. Not only does it take care of acne but it smooths out fine lines. Great product, highly recommend. Try to stay patient through the first couple of months."

• Ali...
• August 4, 2008

"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."

• Sam...
• July 10, 2013

"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."

• LCh...
• October 21, 2013

"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!"

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2009

"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."

• Anonymous
• December 31, 2010

"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."

• Dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2014

"I have never written a review about a product until now! I'm a 34-year-old female, and I started getting chin acne in my late twenties. Nothing helped, I tried everything from Proactiv to Tretinoin to antibiotics! About 4 months ago, my dermatologist put me on Atralin, and oh my, what a difference in 4 months! I even go without makeup now! I never get a pimple now, it's wonderful, and it makes my skin look dewy and hydrated, not dried out and flaky as with the Tretinoin I tried. Highly recommend Atralin!"

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2011

"I had very good skin up until I hit 20 years old, and I started having breakouts, not anything major. But I would get a few on my forehead and chin, and I hated them! I had tried everything, so finally I went to my dermatologist, and she recommended Atralin gel and Aczone for pimples that rise. I cannot say more about how much I LOVE Atralin gel! It is absolutely amazing. The first week, I broke out badly due to it bringing everything to the surface, but I have been using it for the past month, and my face is spotless and so clear! I love this gel and will never use anything else. The only con is a little mild peeling, but just reduce your usage, and you will be fine. TWO THUMBS UP!"

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2010

"I love this product. It really cleared my skin up and it looks smooth, and makeup goes on so nice. Some comments talk about how their skin got worse...of course it did, but only at first. The doctor told me it brings everything to the surface and clears out everything, so of course it got worse before it got better. My skin looks great. This medicine rocks!"

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2011

"If you're suffering with acne, please go see a dermatologist! I wish I had started going to a dermatologist when I first started getting horrible breakouts (at the age of 9). I'm currently 20. I took my first trip to the dermatologist about two or three weeks ago. I was prescribed Sumaxin wash, Acanya morning cream, Atralin night cream, and an oral medication, but I forgot the name. My forehead is amazingly soft and clear, and the deep scarring is going away in my cheeks, as well as the acne. I recommend these products to anyone and everyone suffering with acne. Great for people with sensitive skin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2012

"I experienced a really bad stress breakout on my face, chest, and back. I was on an antibiotic for a bit, and it did nothing. I finally saw a dermatologist, and she prescribed me Atralin. After about two weeks of consistent use, I started seeing results. I have now been using it for about 6 months and am so happy with the results. It cleared up the acne on my back permanently, and I went from having big cysts on my face to now only a few blackheads once in a while, and I don't use it every day anymore. My chest was the worst, and it cleared up cysts that I had struggled with for MONTHS, and even helped to lighten the red marks they left behind, although they are still somewhat visible. Overall, I really liked this product."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2013

"My 15-year-old son had moderate acne, mainly on his forehead, neck, and around his mouth. The dermatologist prescribed Atralin, as well as minocycline. These are working, but it really took a while to see the results, about 3 1/2 months! It's not totally cleared, but looks much less inflamed, and he doesn't have as many breakouts. He also is a major athlete, so perspiration plays a big part too, I'm sure! So my advice is to be very patient and give the medicine a good amount of time, it also does get a little worse before it gets better!"

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2011

"This gel is great, but you have to give it time. I went on it and after four months my acne only cleared a little, but then bam! After the next month everything was great, and then it's just all good from there. No random pimples popping up, just time for my scars to fade. I love it. And if you're a patient person who wants something gentle and not scary for their face, Atralin is it."

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2010

"About 5 months ago, I had a major breakout on my chin. I'm 27, never had a problem with acne before. I'd been through a number of topical creams and antibiotics without any result. If anything, the breakout was worse. I was a few weeks away from starting Accutane when, as a last resort, my doctor gave me Atralin. It took about two weeks before I saw much of an improvement, but it works wonderfully. It didn't burn like any of the other topical creams and didn't make it worse before better, like most of the other ones. I've been using the Atralin for a couple of months now, and my skin has cleared up completely. I have had maybe two or three very small blemishes since then, and even those are gone within a day or two. I highly recommend it!"

• cle...
• November 7, 2010

"I have a 13-year-old daughter, and she started to have acne. We went to a dermatologist, and they prescribed Acanya for the morning and Atralin for the night, and to use Cetaphil morning and night and the Cetaphil moisturizer at night. She started noticing a difference in about 4 to 6 weeks of using these great products. She has now been using this for about 3 months, and her face is as clear as ever. She still gets a few pimples here and there, but besides that, this product is great."

• kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2012

"I'm a 33-year-old female who has experienced mild acne for most of my life. I have tried everything from over-the-counter products to antibiotics for 3 months. It was just recently that I started using Atralin (3 weeks now), and I don't need to worry about wearing makeup anymore (dream come true). This medication is definitely worth a try paired with other treatments. I currently get a chemical peel once a month, plexion cloths to wash twice a day, and Atralin at night. If my skin continues this way, I will be a happier person as I don't even worry about hiding my face anymore."

• New...
• February 13, 2016

"I am 27 and have always suffered from acne. I tried everything and was always disappointed as my breakouts continued. After a short stint with spironolactone, my dermatologist said she wanted me on a topical and introduced me to Atralin. It took my skin a few weeks to get used to and probably 2 months for my breakouts to completely clear up. I haven't had a pimple in months. I finally feel comfortable enough to wear my hair up in public and can even go with no makeup. Great skin can really change your life!"

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2010

"I used this medicine for about two months. I started out with very mild acne - a few pimples here and there, and I wanted something to help clear them up. I started using this gel and began breaking out worse than I ever have in my life - not just small pimples - large, painful pimples that did not go away until I stopped using the medicine."

• Lan...
• September 10, 2017

"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."

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2010

"I'm a 13-year-old boy who has been experiencing major back acne. I tried Epiduo on my back, which just made it worse. My dermatologist has prescribed me Atralin at night and Duac in the morning. I've been doing this for about a month, and my back has never looked better. And I'm glad Atralin has permanent results."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2009

"I started out on Differin, Duac, and an oral skin antibiotic, which improved my acne about 90%. About 2 weeks ago, my dermatologist took me off the oral antibiotic and switched me over to just Atralin. So far, I am breaking out again, but I am hoping it is just the initial adjustment period causing it to do this (getting better before it gets worse). I will give it another week or two, and then I will probably go back in if it doesn't improve. The upside is that it does not cause a lot of peeling or irritation, as did the other creams. I have very sensitive and maturing skin, so I thought this would be a great choice for me."

• Roy...
• September 1, 2016

"Absolutely amazing product! My face looked like a 14-year-old boy's does when he is going through puberty. I began putting Atralin on nightly along with taking a probiotic (instead of taking an antibiotic, which is so bad for your gut), and my face did appear to be worse during the first week and a half, but then all of a sudden it began clearing up so quickly! I've been using it a little less than a month and still get a few pimples, but it is so much better. Can't wait to see how it works within the next 3 months! I already see fine lines and acne scars improving! Amazing!"

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2011

"I am 21, and I had bumps on my chin every day since I was 16. I had tried EVERYTHING, including a Clarisonic, expensive face washes, creams, etc. Thankfully, my dermatologist prescribed me Atralin, and my skin is practically perfect. I had an initial breakout for about a week and a half, then suddenly my skin was perfect. No bumps and so smooth! It does make my face rather shiny, which I am not used to since I have dry skin. I am so happy with this product! It is so nice to wake up every morning with great skin. This is worth the price tag. I wash my face nightly with Bobbi Brown 'extra balm rinse,' use this gel, then apply a heavy moisturizer. Get Atralin! It will change your life!"

• Anonymous
• August 17, 2011

"I have had acne since I was 9, I am now 19. I've literally tried every acne treatment out there. I had severe breakouts around the nose and T area. I used to be on Duac, an antibiotic, and Differin, then I just dropped down to Duac because I didn't like the other two. The Duac worked better than any other treatment that I tried, so I thought that was the best it was going to get. But I switched dermatologists just because my doctor was booked. The new one put me on Atralin at night and Duac in the morning. My skin started clearing up immediately. I've been using it for 3 months now, and the only time my skin broke out is when I skipped 2 weeks of using it. It is pricey, but ask your doctor about the discount card."

• Anonymous
• March 6, 2010

"I have been using Atralin for about a month and a half now. I started out with very moderate acne, a few pimples but nothing substantial. I have been struggling with acne for five years, and I just wanted something to totally zap my acne. Well, Atralin is NOT that. I have very sensitive skin, and I am still peeling after all this time. When I started using it, it made me break out, and now my acne and red spots are worse."