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

• jad...
• June 30, 2016

For Acne "I've been on this tretinoin gel for two months, and it has its ups and downs. The first month I saw results, my face was clearing, but the peeling and burning were not what I expected. The second month my face seemed to go back to how I started, which was not okay. I am still using this gel, hoping the third month will bring better results."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2016

For Acne "I am a 29-year-old female and have had acne since my early teen years. I have been using tretinoin 0.05% cream for 6 weeks now, and my skin has only gotten worse. I have way more blackheads in places I never had before, my skin gets disgustingly oily but is peeling all at the same time, and I am developing more cysts than I have ever had. I am more self-conscious of my skin now than I have ever been in the past. I see my dermatologist every 2 weeks and am hoping there's another option."

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

For Acne "So I started breaking out a lot! Chin and my cheeks. I have so many scars. My makeup won't even cover it. I went to my derm, and she prescribed me tretinoin 0.25% and clindamycin 1%. I saw improvement in 2 weeks, then after that, my face has been so bad! I look like a Brooklyn pizza! It's hideous. I no longer have self-esteem. I went back to the derm, and she gave me medication and 0.50% tretinoin. I'm on month two, and my face just peels. I still break out, and my acne scars are still there. I'm losing hope... When I put makeup on over the dry peeling patches, it makes it look worse. I'm just done with this medication. I will keep using it until month 3, like the derm said I would see improvement. I'm so depressed looking at my face in the mirror!"

• acn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2022

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Been using it for 2 months. Acne cleared up. Been having the occasional painful cyst(s), though. Skin burns and stings quite a lot, and moisturizer is a lifesaver. My skin has been so dry! It's peeling and flaking, and no matter how much moisturizer I use, it stays dry. I've even tried Vaseline, which is a big no-no for acne-prone skin. It's currently one of the only products that don't sting as much and provide the needed moisture."

• acn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2022

Tretinoin topical for Acne "Been using it for 2 months. Acne cleared up. Been having the occasional painful cyst(s), though. Skin burns and stings quite a lot, and moisturizer is a lifesaver. My skin has been so dry! It's peeling and flaking, and no matter how much moisturizer I use, it stays dry. I've even tried Vaseline, which is a big no-no for acne-prone skin. It's currently one of the only products that don't sting as much and provide the needed moisture."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2024

"I suffer from severe melasma and recently started using tretinoin. Within just one week, I saw noticeable results. The treatment caused significant peeling, which is a normal part of the process, as it helps to shed old skin and promote the production of fresh, new skin. After one month of consistent use, my melasma is completely not visible. I am thrilled with the results! If you suffer from melasma, I highly recommend trying tretinoin. Just be prepared for the peeling phase. The results are absolutely worth it! Not only has my skin tone evened out, but my overall complexion looks healthier and more radiant."

• Ret...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 19, 2024

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I have been using Retin A Micro for about three years and love it! It is so much better than the normal Retin-A that I was prescribed for the past 20 years or so. I do get many whiteheads and Retin-A does keep my face with less acne in general. I do notice that Retin A Micro does not dry out my skin and my skin does look more smooth and less dry and flaky. I am 63 years old and look my age. However, my skin looks great! Thanks to Retin-A Micro and exercise."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I started using Retin-A after switching my birth control pills to progesterone only due to severe migraines thought to be caused by estrogen. I am now 23 and never struggled this bad with acne. Before Retin-A, I had a few cystic acne spots on my chin and jawline and small blemishes on my forehead occasionally. After using Retin-A, my face got way worse. The first week, it caused my face to be red, flaky, and burn. This wasn't the typical burning feeling I would get from a topical acne cream. This was a burn that would hurt when I would step outside. It made the cystic acne spots really dry, red, and very sore. I called my dermatologist, and they said those are typical side effects and to mix my moisturizer with the Retin-A. This helped but didn't help enough. I went another 5+ weeks dealing with peeling, flaking, red, irritated, dry, sore skin. I finally decided to stop using it. The next day, my skin was feeling a lot less sore and irritated. This was not the medication for me."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I started using Retin-A after switching my birth control pills to progesterone only due to severe migraines thought to be caused by estrogen. I am now 23 and never struggled this bad with acne. Before Retin-A, I had a few cystic acne spots on my chin and jawline and small blemishes on my forehead occasionally. After using Retin-A, my face got way worse. The first week, it caused my face to be red, flaky, and burn. This wasn't the typical burning feeling I would get from a topical acne cream. This was a burn that would hurt when I would step outside. It made the cystic acne spots really dry, red, and very sore. I called my dermatologist, and they said those are typical side effects and to mix my moisturizer with the Retin-A. This helped but didn't help enough. I went another 5+ weeks dealing with peeling, flaking, red, irritated, dry, sore skin. I finally decided to stop using it. The next day, my skin was feeling a lot less sore and irritated. This was not the medication for me."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2019

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I started using Retin-A after switching my birth control pills to progesterone only due to severe migraines thought to be caused by estrogen. I am now 23 and never struggled this bad with acne. Before Retin-A, I had a few cystic acne spots on my chin and jawline and small blemishes on my forehead occasionally. After using Retin-A, my face got way worse. The first week, it caused my face to be red, flaky, and burn. This wasn't the typical burning feeling I would get from a topical acne cream. This was a burn that would hurt when I would step outside. It made the cystic acne spots really dry, red, and very sore. I called my dermatologist, and they said those are typical side effects and to mix my moisturizer with the Retin-A. This helped but didn't help enough. I went another 5+ weeks dealing with peeling, flaking, red, irritated, dry, sore skin. I finally decided to stop using it. The next day, my skin was feeling a lot less sore and irritated. This was not the medication for me."

• Cou...
• June 12, 2016

For Acne "So I've been on the cream for like 3 days now, and my doctor told me to use it every four hours. I am so miserable! Like OMG, my face is peeling, my lips are peeling, I can't move my mouth. My face hurts like hell. I just look in the mirror and feel so ugly. Like I don't know what to do, but for some reason I want to stop, but I keep on going based on the good reviews. Hopefully it works out."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I personally recommend you guys not to use this Retin-A gel for acne. It makes your skin worse and worse with big red boils. I was expecting a change in the initial months, but when I came to a situation where I was not able to leave my house due to the peeling and scars, I was forced to change the doctor. Now I'm not using Retin-A gel for the past month, and things came to normal."

• T-R...
• September 15, 2018

Tretinoin topical for Acne "I am 23 years old and I suffer from severe acne. I started using Retin-A 0.05 a week ago. At first, my face felt moisturized, the pimples became easier to extract. After about 2-3 days, my face started burning and then peeling. I wanted to use a moisturizer along with it, but anything that touched my face made it ache or burn, and when I say anything, I do mean anything... water, fabric, etc. I used it twice a day as advised by my derm. He told me it would get worse before it got better, so I continued applying small amounts on the bigger bumps, but my face hasn't healed, so I have completely stopped using it."

• 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!"

• Bam...
• May 30, 2017

For Acne "It dries up acne faster than any medication I have used before, but you have to use cream to moisturize your skin, cause it starts to peel where the acne is! Quick and effective."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2020

Tretinoin topical for Acne "This cream is absolutely awful!!! Just a thin covering made my the skin on my whole face peel off more than 6 times, and it’s still doing it one week later!!!"

• Ewu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

For Photoaging of the Skin "It was very terrible. I've stopped using it. Used it for three days and it gave me a rash, and my skin is peeling. I feel so sad."