Reviewer: ASmith, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

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I've had acne since puberty. It started to really become a problem at 19. Tried many things and nothing worked. The doctor told me to wash with a benzoyl peroxide 10% face wash and prescribed retin a cream (.05%). The first month or so was had, and my face was dry, itchy and peeled, BUT trust me it is worth it. Stick with it. You will be thankful. My skin now has an even tone and looks soft. Retin ... Show Full Comment

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I've had acne since puberty. It started to really become a problem at 19. Tried many things and nothing worked. The doctor told me to wash with a benzoyl peroxide 10% face wash and prescribed retin a cream (.05%). The first month or so was had, and my face was dry, itchy and peeled, BUT trust me it is worth it. Stick with it. You will be thankful. My skin now has an even tone and looks soft. Retin a even made any scares on my face from acne go away. I only had minor ones, but still. Do make sure you listen to your doctor when he/she says only use a small amount and then build up. In the beginning I used too much one night and my face was really red for a week. Overall, I still use retin a and will continue to use it for a long time. My acne cleared up and my skin looks awesome. One last thing, make sure you wear a moisturizer with at least SPF 15 in it. I could never even use a moisturizer until this product or my face would break out, but wear one because this product will make your face sensitize to sun and will make your skin dry especially in the beginning.
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Reviewer: Lizzy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've used this drug off and on as needed for over 15 years, and my skin is gorgeous. I don't have little wrinkles either. There are trade offs; I use a fat moisturizer because retinoids are drying. And when I need a course of it there is flushing, or a period of redness and worse acne. This is just chasing out the future zits forming and is worth waiting out- getting a bit worse before getting m ... Show Full Comment

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I've used this drug off and on as needed for over 15 years, and my skin is gorgeous. I don't have little wrinkles either. There are trade offs; I use a fat moisturizer because retinoids are drying. And when I need a course of it there is flushing, or a period of redness and worse acne. This is just chasing out the future zits forming and is worth waiting out- getting a bit worse before getting much better. I also use sunscreen and stay out of the sun when I can. Tough for an outdoorsy athletic type but with non greasy high spf suncreens I've kept it under control. And hats! This drug can cause thinning of the skin which is why I rotate off of it when I'm doing well and taking good care of my skin makes the effects last for years! It's truly a miracle drug; I had horrible diseased looking skin until my twenties when I was put on this. It's been a true blessing.
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Reviewer: Brooke , 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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had to go to a higer dosage, and yet it made my skin red and dry but it was well worth it! it looks wonderfull now, my mother also uses it too its also cleard her skin up well too!

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had to go to a higer dosage, and yet it made my skin red and dry but it was well worth it! it looks wonderfull now, my mother also uses it too its also cleard her skin up well too!
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Reviewer: kiysha, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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a small sample was given to me from a friend. I searched for 4 years trying to find what it was that she had given me ( she had moved a way and i had no contact info). I finally found her and got the name. I am confident again finally! i am in love with tnis product. Not only does it get rid of acne, it also helps with fading the scars, and fast!!

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a small sample was given to me from a friend. I searched for 4 years trying to find what it was that she had given me ( she had moved a way and i had no contact info). I finally found her and got the name. I am confident again finally! i am in love with tnis product. Not only does it get rid of acne, it also helps with fading the scars, and fast!!
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Reviewer: LoveMyGT, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've struggled with acne for about 5 years now, was using Proactiv off and on, which didn't work for me at all, Proactiv was a complete waste of money for me. Scheduled an appointment with my dermotologist, he put me Minocyclin for 2 months in combination with Retin-A once a day at bedtime and Cleocin T pads twice daily. My skin has improved greatly, been clear now for 3 months, still using Reti ... Show Full Comment

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I've struggled with acne for about 5 years now, was using Proactiv off and on, which didn't work for me at all, Proactiv was a complete waste of money for me. Scheduled an appointment with my dermotologist, he put me Minocyclin for 2 months in combination with Retin-A once a day at bedtime and Cleocin T pads twice daily. My skin has improved greatly, been clear now for 3 months, still using Retin-A and will most likely continue using Retin-A to continue having clear skin, skin sensitivity is the only side effect I've had, and I think that's a small price to pay to have clear skin. Overall I'm very happy with Retin-A.
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