Retin-A for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Atr...
• July 17, 2019

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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)."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2017

"I was on Accutane (isotretinoin) from December 2015 to July 2016. I had severe acne all over my face, chest, back, and shoulders. Post-Accutane, my skin was clear as water, and I got so many compliments on my skin. My skin was clear, and I never got one pimple until mid-April 2017. I noticed pimples reappearing on my skin. I got in touch with my derm, and she prescribed me tretinoin 0.025% and a face wash-sodium sulfacetamide with salicylic acid. I am now on 0.05%, and I have been on the gel for a little over 8 weeks. I have seen significant improvement since I started, and I did experience about a month and a half of initial breakout. I highly recommend this gel, and don't give up! It takes time, and my skin is still clearing up. Patience!!!!!"

• Ell...
• January 11, 2020

"I have jawline acne, dark patches from pigmentation, and uneven skin tone and blemishes from years of cystic acne. I am 44 and Asian. Day 1 to 2, the gel stung like crazy, itchy and warm skin, and redness. Days 3 to 8, peeling skin, inflamed look after washing face. Stinging and itchy. Days 8 and 9, skin is very taut. I needed extra petroleum jelly plus my regular moisturizer, although my regular moisturizer. Days 9 and 10, skin is sensitive, shiny, that I need to use makeup. For peeling skin, I reapply petroleum jelly at the first signs of dryness or flakiness. I used hydrocortisone on itchy spots. On day 10, I stopped using soap to wash my face as it is drying. I use lukewarm water to wash off the petroleum jelly on my face and pat dry my skin. The dryness has reduced today, day 10. I can use the gel without it stinging my skin or being taut and dry. By day 10, my face appears to be clearer in some places, spots are fading. Skin texture is smooth, though tender."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2016

"I have posted early before about my 1st and 2nd week using Retin-A 0.025 cream. My 3rd week was much better than my second week, some of my acne started to calm down, and my face felt less bumpy. During this week, I started to use the cream 4 times a week because my cheeks were hurting. My 4th week was the most improvement. I started to use the cream every night again since my face had stopped hurting. During the 4th week, most of my pimples disappeared, and my skin felt smoother. I still had some pimples popping up, but not as much. Now my cheeks are pretty smooth with a couple of pimples, but my cheeks are really red from the scars that were left behind from the pimples. I'm hoping they will slowly fade later. Will keep updating!"

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2018

"I started using Retin-A .0025% about two to three months ago. I’m 26 years old and have had terrible acne ever since I was a preteen. I was able to get the acne under control by drinking 72+ oz of water a day and switching to a plant-based diet. However, this has left me with noticeable scarring. Retin-A has helped so much with this. I read the reviews of everyone saying it dries out your skin. This is true. USE A MOISTURIZER! Moisturize day and night. This has helped me so much. I don’t even notice dry skin anymore. Also, stay hydrated. Drink lots of water."

• kha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2015

"I was suffering from acne due to my sensitive skin and severe summer heat. I tried my teenage acne cream in my late twenties, but I felt it was too mild to work on my much matured skin like now. Then one of my friends, who was a satisfied user of Retin-A, suggested I use Retin-A 0.05%. I started it in the winter to avoid over-sweating and heat of summer. I faced a little flaky skin. The first two weeks my acne broke out a little more than usual, but after that, the acne seemed to decrease. Whenever I felt too dry skin other than the acne-affected area, I used pure Vaseline. Now I am cured and my skin is glowing. I am continuing the use of Retin-A with my regular night cream for its anti-aging properties. And I am quite satisfied with this."

• sam...
• May 17, 2016

"I've dealt with moderate acne since I was roughly 12 years old. I've tried just about every acne treatment out there with no prevail. When I started my Retin-A (0.025) treatment 5 months ago, I became really discouraged by my skin's immediate discoloration, mostly red, and the flakiness it created. I came close a couple of times to giving up, especially when my skin wasn't clearing up and how sore I was some days from the continuous use. But this past month has been the turnaround. I feel I am finally out of the so-called 'purge,' and my skin is becoming clear and smooth like it has been in the past for short stints. The best advice I can give any user is to have patience. It's not an overnight fix, but the long-term results are worth it."

• kor...
• October 21, 2009

"I started using it when I was 16 when all else failed. Retin-A gave me perfect skin: no bumps, invisible pores, scars disappeared, even coloration. I'm 28 now, and it has stopped working when I was 26, and in the last 2 years, I've been looking for another product to give me those same results. But no luck yet. Bumps are back, pores reappeared, scars are back, skin tone uneven, and nothing seems to work - just the way it was before I found Retin-A. If you can get 10 years out of a product, I say go for it! Now I'm hoping to find the next one that can give me 10 more years, and hopefully by then I'll be done with acne!"

• 201...
• July 1, 2016

"I never, ever had an issue with acne in my life until I started working after college (I correlate it with the crazy stress at work). So, I started using 0.25% Retin-A about a year ago. A couple of months in, I wasn't seeing the results I wanted; still breaking out, skin flaking. I emailed my doctor and asked for the 0.5% strength... big mistake. I used that for about three months, and my skin could not tolerate it AT ALL. Regardless, I wasn't about to give up totally on Retin-A! So I went back to using the 0.25% and FINALLY got the results I've expected all along. I always get comments now on how clear and 'fresh' my skin looks. Retin-A (especially with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide cream) was a miracle for my skin. No pimples... ever!"

• Anonymous
• May 25, 2016

"This product is amazing. I'm 19 years old, and after going on the pill, my acne became terrible. I got cysts all over my cheeks and chin that left terrible scarring, and I continued to break out constantly. My doctor prescribed Retin-A, and I was a little apprehensive at first because some people were saying that it made their acne worse. But I was so sick of looking at the scars on my face, and I had tried everything to fade them, and nothing did. So I started using Retin-A, and it worked right away. I've been using it for two weeks, and some of my scars are completely gone, and others continue to fade. I also haven't broken out at all since I started using it. I wish I had found it sooner because it's truly wonderful."

• Tan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

"In the first 3-4 weeks on Retin-A, it was horrible, I had horrible acne almost everywhere on my face, especially on my cheeks, and it's painful. But after 1 or 2 months, I noticed a big improvement on my face. Trust me, it's worth trying."

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"I am 51 years old, and after years of remission, had a recurrence of acne. I took Accutane when I was in my late twenties. The oiliness of my skin has not abated with age, so I researched possible treatments and decided to try Retin-A. The doctor prescribed 0.05%, and I started using it. After about a month of use, my skin was very irritated, and I experienced a worsening of my acne. I continued to use it and changed my skincare routine by using Cetaphil to wash my face and CeraVe moisturizer SPF 30 in the AM and CeraVe PM at night. I also had to buy a foundation for normal/dry skin. As of now, I have no new pimples, and scars are gradually fading. More than satisfied with this treatment."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2019

"I have mild acne and started using Retin A 0.025%. I've been using the cream for about three weeks now, and I didn't see much change in the first two weeks. I'm seeing much more improvement now. I still have a few small bumps and blackheads, but it's not as bad as before. My skin feels significantly smoother and softer than before, so I'm excited to see how much more it will improve."

• nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2014

"Retin-A truly did a 360 on my skin. I have mild to moderate breakouts with terrible hormonal flare-ups. Hence, when I first tried Retin-A over a year ago, it only worked for a short while, and then I discovered I was expecting and had to stop using it. Glowing during pregnancy led to the return of the bumps around my chin and forehead postpartum. Now I'm back on 0.025% and am in love with my skin again. Smooth, healthy, and rosy looking even when that time comes. It started working immediately. I skip every third night to keep from over-drying and desensitizing. Good luck all."

• PJa...
• April 17, 2020

"I have acne-prone skin and started having acne at around 12. I have done extensive research on effective medication and found Retin-A. I introduced Retin-A to my skin, really slowly by applying for 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes and washing it off before my normal routine for one week each (2 minutes for one week, 5 minutes for one week, and so on). Then I started applying it overnight as my last step (moisturizer for 30 minutes, then Retin-A 0.025) from one night a week to every other night, then every night. I am on my eighth week of using Retin-A every night as my last step. I am going to use it before moisturizer in week 10. Gradually introducing Retin-A to my skin made the purging bearable (slowly purging) and subsided those side effects. I still have red scars, but much smoother texture, a little bumpy. I am still breaking out but expecting improvement. My complexion is improving. Skin is bright and glowing. Skin is more balanced, not oily, not dry. I am on month 2 and happy with my skin, not perfect, much better. Retin-A is worth your patience."

• An0...
• July 21, 2016

"(Female/moderate acne) I have suffered from acne since I was 12. This summer has been the worst for my face. I have acne all over my forehead and my cheeks. In the beginning of the summer, I had small, tiny bumps all over my forehead and my cheeks that later became bigger. I've used many, many products on my face that worked quite a bit to not working at all. Then, in the beginning of July, I started using Retin-A 0.025 cream. The first week showed great results on my forehead, my forehead is now clear, but my cheeks became worse. This second week that I am currently in is what I guess is the purge, my cheeks are entirely red and covered in acne. I don't want to go outside, and my cheeks really hurt. Will keep updating. Not losing hope."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2010

"I am 33 and using Retin-A. I have found the product to work wonders while using antibiotics as well. The cell turnover rate is so much faster and heals the acne like nothing I have seen. There is some dryness in areas, but overall has been my magic in a tube. LOVE IT!"

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2016

"My 10-year-old daughter started experiencing acne very suddenly and was getting teased at school. I took her to the doctor, who prescribed Retin-A .025%. After a month, there was not much improvement, so she also started doxycycline. A month later, we started noticing significant improvement. Now, it's been 2 1/2 months on the Retin-A and about six weeks on the doxycycline, and she is so happy, as am I. She still gets pimples here and there, but the huge patches of acne on her forehead and cheeks are gone. Her face is sensitive to the sun and gets red at times, but we will take the pink cheeks over the acne any day!! My advice is to be patient. It gets worse before it gets better!"

• Max...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2020

"19 years old, 8 weeks completed today, used Retin A .025 (every night) along with doxy forte tablet (2 times a day), worked like a miracle! 1st month was a really tough time, but now my face is so much smoother and cleaner than before, very light marks are still there, hope they vanish soon, MUST USE and BE PATIENT."

• Mak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2015

"Yes, it works. That's the question you have, and it does. If you have time, read my story, it'll be worth it. I'm 17 and live in Miami, so the weather here is pretty much hot all year round. I'm not an active outside person, so I do not get acne because of sports or anything. I guess it's just a phase. I've had acne since 6th grade, and it sucked. I finally made an appointment with the dermatologist on December 11. He prescribed me tretinoin, also known as Retin-A 0.1%, the strongest strength, and clindamycin phosphate lotion as the antibiotic. So I was told to apply clindamycin every night, and Retin-A every three nights, but let's face it. We all think applying it daily will help you get results faster. Well, it doesn't, all it does is irritate."

• JMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2015

"I just started my Retin-A experience. I know it will end well because the reviews are really good. Well, I can't say it is a miracle product because I am in the 'purge' at the moment. You say it will return to smooth, acne-free skin in a few months? Can't wait! I have been using Acne.org's routine for about a year, and it really did work. However, it is time for a permanent solution. My mom said she started Retin-A when she was a few years older than me. I am 18. I am on 0.025 Tretinoin cream. I apply at night and a little extra dab on new pimples. My mom gave me some pointers: BE SURE to wait 20 mins after you wash your face before you apply. Always wear sunscreen during the day. I like the Babo Zinc block. Apply on neck too."

• mpa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2019

"Totally worked, but didn’t like the process. I’m in week 5 of using it, and my acne is still getting worse (but not as much as in the beginning). I can clearly see a difference in my skin’s appearance. My skin got lighter, and pigmentation has diminished. Still have acne coming out in cystic form, but those small, annoying pimples that had been covering my whole face are now gone, and my skin is smooth and shiny. The only problem is those 4-5 cystic pimples that come out at random places, but I think that will come to an end soon. Totally recommend the try if you are brave enough to go through this."

• NAa...
• March 8, 2019

"I'm in my early 20s and have been applying Retin-A gel once a night for over a year now. Before starting the gel, I had what I would describe as moderate acne. During the first 6-8 months of Retin-A use, I had the most severe acne of my life, all over my face. It was painful and so embarrassing to leave the house. Not to mention the horrific dry skin that would just flake off my face, no matter how much I moisturized. But I stuck with it as the dermatologist suggested, and now my acne is mostly under control. However, I would not say my acne now is any better than before I started Retin-A, and on top of that, I now have deep, ugly scars on both sides of my face (not just a few... a LOT) from the severe acne. I have not had any acne scars in my life until now, and I have had moderate to heavy acne since I was 12. Now there are pit scars all across my cheeks. I have ruined my face by using Retin-A and would have been exponentially better off if I had never used it in the first place."