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Tretinoin topical and Acne: What Users Say (Page 5)

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Reviews for Tretinoin topical

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  • Mem...
  • August 20, 2015

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I have been on tretinoin 0.025 for about 5 days, and I've broken out so bad. I have lots of little bumps by my nose. Is that normal?"

3 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • December 1, 2016

For Photoaging of the Skin "I was prescribed for dark spots on my face. Although the dark spots are still there, they have not grown or intensified. Also, I have less acne and whiteheads."

3 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • December 1, 2016

For Photoaging of the Skin "I was prescribed for dark spots on my face. Although the dark spots are still there, they have not grown or intensified. Also, I have less acne and whiteheads."

3 / 10
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  • ros...
  • January 11, 2016

For Acne "Ok, so this is an update. I have been on the cream for 1 month, and I keep getting whiteheads. I am starting to think that it does not work... Anyone had the same issue?"

4 / 10
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  • Kim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 14, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Started this, and I’m just hopeful as I cannot see any results yet. Rather, my acne has gotten terribly worse than it was. I’m still giving it time like they said."

5 / 10
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  • ins...
  • October 17, 2016

For Acne "I started using tretinoin 0.25 with a face cleanser and Heliocare 90 SPF sunblock, although I didn't have acne after the use it got started. Like my face is ruined. Full of cystic acne. Please advise."

2 / 10
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  • Hap...
  • October 19, 2016

For Acne "I tried this product for about a week, and I had a terrible, terrible breakout. I always hear great stories, however, I could not get past the purge. I discontinued after 1 week."

1 / 10
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