Comparing Duac vs Tretinoin Topical

For Acne: So I got so anxious and my self confidence was so low to the point where I hated leaving the house because of my acne. My mum made me book an appointment with the GP to get advice on my acne because it was red and although not cystic it was really affecting me and my life . The doctor gave me a prescription for Duac and a week later the results were amazing and my face became so clear that about 3 or four months later and 5 repeat prescriptions later I don't need to wear foundation. Perhaps the odd application of concealer to make me feel a tad bit better and look more awake but my cheeks and forehead and chin have never been this clear in my teen years ! However I do find it to be itchy hence I came here to see if I should stop but I don't think I can risk my acne coming back , just suggesting that not to apply too much and follow the dose! Very itchy but moisturising is key. Thank you Duac ya lifesaver!

For Acne: I have had acne around chin and jaw area for a few years. Really started to get me down. Tried Duac and just a few days in I saw the the redness was reduced. I've now been using for about 1 month and it has gotten rid of all of the big spots I had under the skin and has even helped with the scarring. I still have a few small spots at the surface but it has improved a lot. I did get some dryness at the start but this was solved with a very gentle and light moisturiser and was not a problem for me. I will continue using this as I am happy with the results and hoping I will see more improvement as I continue. I would recommend for anyone struggling with acne, it hasn’t completely gotten rid of all my spots but has reduced them dramatically.

For Acne: I really like tretinoin. I wouldn't necessarily call it a "miracle" drug because I can credit other skin treatments for clearing my acne (like birth control pills and the drug Doxycycline), but it has been great. I've been on it since I first started going to the dermatologist in my early teens, which now is about 4-5 years ago, so I've been using it for 4-5 years. Tretinoin has been my way of keeping my skin at bay while other things in my life may be keeping it from staying acne-free, like if I switch birth control pills or if I forget to wash my face. I use 0.05% and I use it once a day at night accompanied by a moisturizer. It's worked for me. It takes a while to see results (maybe even 6 months to a year) but it DOES work, and also helps improve redness and/or scarring. Try this out--it may work for you.

For Acne: Retin A is effective but cannot stand alone and if you take a break from it and restart the skin purge starts all over again. I’ve been up and down with it, it’s definitely helped greatly with my pores, blackheads and skin texture but my breakouts never stop. When I get a break out while on Retin A it is less severe and vanishes quickly but like I mentioned when you take a break and come back expect a pimple bomb to go off its kind of saddening because you spend months slathering this on your face through peeling, burning and irritation only for your results to be short lived!!!!! Word of advice is stick to it no breaks.