Tretinoin topical and Peeling: What Users Say (Page 3)

• NHg...
• April 3, 2017

For Acne "I read all of the reviews - I don't have acne and never had. What I do have is an immune problem that creates cysts. I have been using this cream 0.1% for almost a week. All the bumps under my left breast are gone. I am hoping with time the burning/peeling/redness will go away too, but I am extremely happy with my results in the week I have been using it."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "I am an 18 y/o female who has never had severe acne before. But in August of 2016, I broke out like crazy. I got incredibly painful cystic acne. In December, I was prescribed tretinoin 0.05%. I was on both doxycycline pills and the tretinoin for a couple of weeks. The first 2 weeks were pretty bad. I didn't want to touch my face from how much the acne hurt and because I was peeling so badly. But after the first couple of weeks, my skin started to clear up. It was nice to be able to wash my face without it hurting or feeling all the unevenness. I've been on it for about 3 months now, and I get breakouts on my period, but that's it. The scarring is fading away slowly, but I can't get over how smooth my skin feels. Just wait it out. It really does take time to work."

• Lea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2017

For Acne "Prescribed well, given to use by a face surgeon for acne, and used 3 days. I basically ended up with a home chemical peel, meaning my face was dry, flaking, and shedding old skin off, lol. Applied and treated, and now only use when I see a pimple coming. I dot it on, and it takes care of it ASAP without my face peeling. I found this works best for me. I only wash my face with PCA Skin line face wash, works great for makeup and everything. Buy online, costs way too much at the doctor or spa, etc."

• Lea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2017

For Acne "Prescribed well, given to use by a face surgeon for acne, and used 3 days. I basically ended up with a home chemical peel, meaning my face was dry, flaking, and shedding old skin off, lol. Applied and treated, and now only use when I see a pimple coming. I dot it on, and it takes care of it ASAP without my face peeling. I found this works best for me. I only wash my face with PCA Skin line face wash, works great for makeup and everything. Buy online, costs way too much at the doctor or spa, etc."

• mpw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2017

For Acne "I developed severe acne in August of 2016. I had many different types, and I had it everywhere. I saw a doctor in October who prescribed me minocycline (antibiotic) and gave me a referral for a dermatologist that I saw in November. I was prescribed tretinoin (Retin-A) that I use at bedtime every night. For a while, I saw no results. My acne had even gotten worse. My skin was also very flaky, so it looked terrible when I tried to cover it with makeup. Finally, about 3 months in, I am seeing big results. Everything has healed and is starting to fade. And I still have another month before I see my dermatologist again, which is supposed to be the 'peak' of my treatment. Don't get discouraged, this stuff takes time, but it works."

• mim...
• November 16, 2016

For Acne "Just started using this product maybe 3 days ago, and today I started to notice the dry and peeling skin around my cheeks, mouth, nose, and chin. I will start to use a moisturizer to help with the dryness. But I also notice my skin becoming very smooth in some areas. I've read that it's supposed to get worse before it gets better, hope it doesn't take too long, though. 18 yr old female :)"

• rma...
• October 25, 2016

For Acne "I'm 28 years old and I had pretty good skin until I took hormonal birth control 3 years ago, and I am still trying to repair the damage to my skin. I've been using a combination of benzoyl peroxide .25% cream in the morning on cleansed skin and tretinoin .05% cream (not the gel) before bed. My skin is very fair and sensitive, but it's finally looking better after 2 weeks. So far I've experienced mild purging by the chin and cheek, but they are not the huge cystic pimples I used to get before. I think the peeling and redness are worth clear skin in the end."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2016

For Acne "28-year-old female. Suffer from cystic acne. I get big, painful cysts under the skin. Around my jawline and all over my chin. I would get two or three in the same place at a time. Also, my skin is very oily. Most likely caused by hormones and stress. Absolutely no over-the-counter medicines worked. I have been using Tretin 0.025 GEL, not cream, for about 2 weeks now and have not had one new cyst or pimple. My skin is peeling a little, but it looks so much better already. I highly recommend the gel for cystic acne with super oily skin like mine. Also, my skin is not sensitive, so I use it every night with no problems."

• Mel...
• August 30, 2016

For Acne "I don't normally write reviews, but like another reviewer said, these were absolutely necessary for me to read so that I would stick with this medication. I've had bad acne since I was a teenager, now I'm 20 and getting married in November. I'd tried basically everything else under the sun to get rid of them. I started using Stieva-A 0.1% at night, and that first week was absolute hell. My acne was painful, itchy, inflamed, and way worse. After about 2 weeks, my pimples were the same as usual, but I would peel so much every morning, and moisturizer didn't help. Now it's been 1 month, and I'm starting to see results! My skin hasn't been this clear in years! The peeling is less each day, and the pimples I do get usually disappear after 1-3 days."

• zoe...
• August 15, 2016

For Acne "I HIGHLY recommend this medication. I am 15 and have had mild to severe acne since I was around 12. I have been using this for 2 years off and on. About 4 months ago, I started using it religiously and saw a dramatic difference. The only problem is it makes your skin dry and/or flaky during the first period using the medication, which is why I gave it 9 stars. But nothing compares to the result. I only get very small pimples, and I also have decreased my acne scars dramatically with use. Overall, if you are having problems with acne (especially with confidence issues resulting from acne), then I HIGHLY recommend this medication! I use 0.05."

• Car...
• August 9, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I've been using Retin-A for about a week now. If you have oily skin or experience breakouts every morning like me, I would definitely recommend this. I use the .01% dosage recommended by my doctor. They told me I may experience peeling of the skin. My skin has peeled in some spots, but it's not very noticeable. I removed the peeled skin by using baking soda and water (great exfoliant!). Skin varies by person. I've given up on every acne regimen and decided to see my doctor. I swear by this stuff. All my acne scars are fading, and my skin has become significantly smoother."

• KKM...
• July 1, 2016

For Acne "I have been using 0.025% tretinoin cream every other night along with 1% clindamycin in the mornings and alternating each night with the tretinoin for a little over a week, and I already am seeing huge results!!! I've had minor peeling and some itchiness, but minor and well worth it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2016

For Acne "I'm 18 years old and have been struggling with acne since I was 10. When I first started tretinoin, my skin broke out and was peeling for about a week or two. I started seeing a lot of improvement by the end of the first month. I've been on tretinoin for almost two months now and have barely any acne. Only one noticeable pimple next to my nose. I still have a few tiny white bumps along my hairline, but I'm sure they will go away with time. One thing I have to say is DON'T use more than a pea-sized amount. If you use more than that, it dries your skin out and it peels even more, especially around the mouth area. I wish you good luck and I hope you achieve the same results as me."

• Hal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I had clear skin up until about age 18 when I went on birth control, and my skin got pretty out of control. I'm 20 now and finally went to the doctor. They gave me Atralin and 14 days of 100 mg doxycycline once daily. I've been using Atralin for about 2-3 weeks now, I started seeing results immediately. My skin did get a little dry and flaky, but finding a good moisturizer really helped that. I quit using Atralin for about a week after getting really sick, and I did break out with some whiteheads once I started applying it again. Those went away pretty quickly, though. This stuff is AMAZING. I look forward to using it every night, and I don't get upset when I look in the mirror anymore! Definitely recommend this! I love it!!"

• Mic...
• April 21, 2016

For Acne "I've been on this Rx cream for almost a year now. I can say it has worked like a miracle on my acne and wrinkles. By the way, I'm 26, but I did develop wrinkles around my smile lines and under my eyes and moderate acne on both my cheeks when I was in my early 20s. The Tretinoin definitely will make your skin look worse than it originally was, but it starts to clear up after 3-4 months with consistency. There would be peeling, purging, and redness involved. Make sure to apply Retin-A 20 minutes after washing your face and apply sunscreen when you go out. I did not apply anything else on my face while working with my Retin-A at that time. But yeah, Retin-A or Tretinoin is a miracle product. I love it."

• Sam...
• March 22, 2016

For Acne "This medication does work, you just have to be patient. At first, you're going to peel and be all red in the face. Every time I woke up and saw myself in the mirror, I felt horrible from all the dryness, but after some time, it does get better. I can truly say my skin is clearer, and I see less acne as time goes by. The key point with this medication is patience, at first, you're going to look like a monster, but after a few months, you'll be looking like a princess."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2016

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Stick it out. How long? 3-4 months is the magic number! It takes 3-4 months to see any improvement. Up until then, expect more acne, dryness, peeling. However, the results are worth it. Good luck!"

• Cou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2015

For Acne "I've had mild acne ever since I was 11, but it started to get much, much worse when I hit 15. So, at 15, I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed tretinoin 0.025 cream. I didn't have an initial purge phase, but I did have really dry, peeling skin for the first month. I was using it for about 6 months, it worked miracles for my skin! It took about two months to really kick in. But then my tube of the cream got thrown away by accident, and I was off of it for three weeks. My skin got worse than it initially was within that time. Two months after that, I was seeing no results, so I went back to my derm and got prescribed the 0.05 cream. I've been on it for two months now, and my skin is mainly clear again. This cream does work. Give it time."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2015

For Acne "It's been about 1 month and 2 weeks that I have been using this cream, and it has worked wonders. It took about 3 weeks to completely see some difference in my face, but my skin now feels smoother, and I only have a few breakouts left to work on. But I can actually go out without having to apply makeup. At the beginning, your skin starts peeling off, but that's a good thing, meaning you are growing new healthy skin. I'm definitely sticking to this lotion!"

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

Tretinoin topical for Acne "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."

• FAC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2015

For Acne "This stuff is amazing. Not only for acne and acne scars, but for its anti-aging benefits too. I experience moderate hormonal acne breakouts on my chin/jaw area. While tretinoin doesn't exactly stop my breakouts completely, it helps control my skin when I do have a breakout. I feel any pimples clear up and heal much quicker, and any spotty discoloration that occurs after spots heal disappears much quicker. This stuff has especially done wonders for fine lines around my eyes and between my brows. My skin tone is more even, pores are smaller, and the condition of my skin/complexion is far nicer. My skin peeled a lot during the first few weeks - use once every few nights until your skin adjusts. I use nightly now with no problems."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2015

For Acne "I have been using tretinoin 1% for 2 weeks now, acne-prone skin applying only at night with my favorite night cream. Yes, my face peeled a lot only for a few days till my skin got used to it, but might I say, oooh my gosh, what a difference! Be patient, it really works. Keep applying your favorite cream in between to keep skin moist. Peeling will stop after the first few days, my skin peeled so much but loved the results. Remember, peeling skin means new, healthy skin!"

• Mas...
• November 10, 2014

Tretinoin topical for Acne "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."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 28, 2014

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I'm a young woman in my early twenties with moderate acne. If you're just starting Retin-A, STICK WITH IT. I started using Retin-A (0.01%) every night in December of 2013. I was very frustrated because my acne became worse for about 2 months. However, I stuck with it and by July 2014, my acne had noticeably decreased. It is now October 2014, and I've been getting compliments on how great my skin looks! For the first time in years, I don't feel like I have to wear liquid foundation to cover up my acne. If you experience flaking, remember that moisturization is key if you're using Retin-A!"

• ram...
• August 16, 2013

For Acne "This is my first time posting on this site. Anyway, I am writing this because this is the only topical cream that has worked for me. I've tried many medications, but they would either not work or make my acne even worse. Tretinoin, on the other hand, worked in less than a week, and I could see my acne completely go away after two weeks. The only bad thing is that this made my skin peel really badly. It would sometimes cause my skin to sting a little when I washed it."