There are 98 ratings for the drug: RETIN-A MICRO in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for retin-a micro: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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3	severe acne	I have only been using this product for a little over a week and I feel like my face looks like crap. It is red, peely, and very irritated. I am breaking out a lot worse than I was before, in places that aren't normally a problem.	I have been reading these posts and I am hearing the same things from others that I am experiencing. I am going to stick with the product and I hope to come back and re-post something much more positive. I definitely feel worse about my face than I ever have before since using retin-a micro, but I hope that changes!!	F	24	9 days .04 % 1X D		8/23/2010
5	Moderate-Severe Acne	Break outs, peeling.	So I've been taking Retin-A Micro for about a month and 3 weeks. The first month was really bad. I battled a lot of breakouts and it wasn't just ugly they were extremely uncomfortable breakouts. After that first month I started to clear up back to normal (prior to use) at about a month and a week. And now, two weeks later, I'm completely acne free. Let me put that into perspective. I have tried everything, tetracycline, benzaclin, differin, Proactive, Murad, AcneFree, etc, etc and I have never uttered the words "ance free" in SEVEN YEARS! The last time my face was this clear, I was 14, and I'm now 21. But it gets even better and better up to six months...... I still have scars but they're slowly fading as well. I'm very excited and hope this review helped. You must wait at least 3 months to pass judgement btw.	M	21	51 days .1 1X D		8/18/2010 Email
5	acne, hyperpigmentation (scars)	severe breakouts, stinging, burning around eyes, severe dryness	I was dealing with pretty bad adult-onset acne. My dermo started me on .025 mg which didn't work very well. Within a few weeks, like most people, I had an awful breakout all over my face, chest and back. I was SO discouraged but I stuck it out because I had read the comments on this website. The acne got better but not great. My dermo upped the mg to .05 and that is when I started seeing a difference. It makes my skin REALLY dry, so I started using some Cetaphil lotion, SPF 50 which works GREAT. I've been on the .05 for about 6 weeks now and my skin is radiant. I get compliments on it ALL THE TIME, people saying they wish they had skin like mine, that my skin looks like porcelain, etc. I'm so glad I stuck with it. Really, the first month or so sucks, it really does - but if you stick it out, it will work!	F	32	5 months .05 1X D		8/8/2010
5	acne	first I started peeling really bad and also I started to breakout even worst. but i knew it so i had to be patient to see results and now im very happy	IM SOOOOO happy with my results my acne was really bad I had to use alot of foundation to cover all of it. I have been on retin a for three months now and my face is so clear like another person. I get many compliments on my skin. Im planning to stick to ratin a for the rest of my life. YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT WITH IT TO SEE RESULTS, DONT GIVE UP...I ALMOST DID AND I WOULD HAVE REGRET IT.	F	22	3 months 1X D		8/4/2010
2	Acne	Like all other topicals, Retin A AND Azaelic acid AND Clindamycin etc. etc. etc., Retin-A micro irritated my skin and made it break out in keratosis pilaris bumps after just three days.	I think retin-A micro is a good option for people with normal skin, but for people with sensitive, easily irritated skin like mine, Retin-A micro might just make your skin worse. However, if you have insurance that will cover it, you might as well try it and see if it works for you. Or get a freesample from your derm. Try patch test first on the underside of your chin or on the sides of your face. Use it for 2-3 days there and see if you have a bad reaction before applying it elswhere on your face.	F	17	3 days 0.25 mg 2X D		8/1/2010
1	Had few pimples	Burning, itching, many more new pimples, acne worsened, face became red, peeling.	This product only created more acne for me. I have not seen any reason for me to continue using it. I lasted the full 7 weeks, which were the worst 7 weeks ever.	M	15	7 weeks .04% 1X D		7/28/2010
3	ACNE	Hi every one wondering ! Im a licensed esthetician.. Heres my experience ...Peeling , reddnes, Acne got worse then ive ever had acne before looked like milia all over my entire face ...The first 4 weeks i didn't want to leave the house! Now about on the 6th week im starting to clear up :) ps.. used cetaphil face was first 2 weeks.	One. Your skin will be very dry, dehydrated find a good moisturizer , with me i couldnt use one but every few days, or id break out worse but make sure ur staying hydrated! Drink lots of water, take omega 3's , and choose a good toner (aveda dry skin ) That can be used through out the day and helps hide the flakes. Also never pull off the flakes gently exfoliate with ur fingers in the shower :). Two. After your face gets a lil used to retin A's peeling (2weeks) add in benzoyl peroxide wash 5% is good twice a day and possibly advance to a gel if still needed Remember these two will work together very well but dont rush it ! If needed an antibiotic might do you well try solodyn, similar to doxycycline yet this drug allows sun sexposure :). Sun block is a must yet it breaks me out :/ Remeber this is one of the most important to remember if ur out but u a cute visor i know thats difficult!, untill your face is ready to tolerate the spf's as well. This is alot yes but hey how long did you have acne its not gonna go away in a day :( I say give it 2 months no change u may need something differnt. THREE....Do not pick at your bump's what so ever they can even turn into blisters retin a is making your skin very thin..you dont want to rip your skin and have to make your body work even harder to repair it. I know its hard jus dont eventually what will happen is youll wake up one morning and litrally youll be able to wash it away.. LAter into your retin a frw months... try a light gl	F	21	5 weeks 1 1X D		7/20/2010 Email
5	Acne	None so far.	Alright, I just started yesterday and from reading the reviews before hand I got a hold of a couple things to ensure success. Most of the reviews I read of people taking it at least 3 months said they experienced much worse acne before it got better. Because of this I'm using the thinnest layer possible for the first two weeks so that maybe my skin can get acclimated without the break outs. Many said they experience peeling as well. So, I got Olay moisture, 100 SPF sunblock, and a gentle moisturizer/cleanser. I'll be updating my rating in 3 months time. Good luck everybody.	M	21	1 days 1g 1X D		7/1/2010 Email
1	Acne	Skin dry, pealing, bright red	I stayed on Retin a micro for over 3 months and it did not help at all. I had mild acne before using it and now i have moderate acne with terrible scars. My Derm. was not helpful during the process so we changed doctors. At my first appointment the new derm. told me that the gel should have worked by now(4 months) and put me on a new cream. Taking retin a micro was probably the worst decision of my life and i still regret it to this day.	F	16	3 months .1 % 1X D		6/15/2010
4	acne and younger skin	it was tough for the first 6 weeks with breakouts but now i dont seem to be breaking out anymore. i just have trouble not touching my face or poking sensitive facial hair with a tweezer because my skin is softer now from the retin a.		M	34	10 weeks 0.04 1X D		4/27/2010
5	mild acne	redness, peeling, burning upon application, acne got worse for a couple weeks	I actually was on retin a micro when I was a sophomore in high school (about 5 years ago). My skin constantly peeled, stayed red, and acne got worse in the beginning weeks, peeling and redness continued for 2 months but after the break out period my face completely cleared up and I stayed on the medication until I ran out. My face was clear for about a year without using anything. Then over the past 4 years it's worked itself back up to a mild case and I have decided to try it again, hopefully the starting weeks won't be as bad as i remember!	F	21	8 months .04 1X D		4/21/2010
4	whiteheads	I did notice peeling right away. However, whiteheads were at their worst. Just begging the third week. scarring disappeared. New skin is better. Just a matter of time til it is all better.	peeling, flaky	F	39	2 weeks .04% 1X D		3/12/2010 Email
5	mild acne	dryness,redness, peeling, flaking,irritation and sensitivity	I love this product. It really works. First off, be prepared for "the uglies" to come out. Within the first 2 weeks, the worst pimples of my life started coming up along with severe dryness. By week 7, the acne finally subsided and my skin under the flaking looked brand new! Now 4 months later, I still use the gel at night along with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer day and night. AND I'm finally getting complimented on how pretty my skin is. It's important to stick to it, even when everyone is telling you to stop---don't listen!	F	28	4 months 1X D		2/26/2010
4	acne	PEELING PEELING AND MORE PEELING	I started this topical treatment 1 week ago. I had a few acne bumps on each cheek. Within the first day those bumps were all gone. I still have bumps but i know they will clear up in a couple of moths. I am serious DREADING the "big breakout" but i'm gonna stick it out. I really recommend this product so far. I use cetaphil as a face was and i have a cetaphil sunsceen moisturizer that i use when i go out into the sun, and i also have another normal cetaphil moisturizer for sensitive skin which works wonders.. They both have really helped with the peeling which kicked in on day 3. Wish me luck!!	F	15	1 weeks 1X D		2/22/2010
4	Acne	Peeling for the first 2-3 months... learned to keep my face moisturized and always use gentle cleansers(I use Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar and Creme) and I have no problems.	In the beginning, my face peeled daily for the first 2-3 months and it was a bit annoying but I continued using it nightly along with Duac during the day. Now I still use it nightly along with Aczone during the day and Doryx pill once a day and my skin is basically clear for the most part. I still get the hormonal pimples but that lasts a week or two and never severe anymore. It just takes time, but it's worth it when you stick it out. It's best to use a heavier moisturizer as well, I use Cetaphil Creme twice a day and it's amazing... your skin will be uncomfortable if you put Retin-a-micro on it if it's dry, so lotion up!	F	22	3 years		1/10/2010 Email
4	persistent, moderate acne	redness, peeling, flaking, skin sensitivity, minor headaches,	i have had persistent, mild-serious acne since i was 13 y/o. my dermatologist put me on my first round of accutane back in april of 2008 for 6 months, but i relapsed after 2 months and started another round in january of 2009 for 7 months. after another 2 months i relapsed and decided to try topical retin-a micro. it's true what they say...the side effects, the flare ups, the sensitivity and discomfort; HOWEVER, after 2 months, i am definitely beginning to see results when i thought it would never come. you HAVE to stay persistent no matter how embarrassing or uncomfortable your skin gets (but if after 3 months you see NO results, you should see your dermatologist again). i'm not 100% clear just yet but i really think another month of retin-a micro applied all over my face at night will get me back to my good ol' accutane days when i didn't have a single bump on my face. don't get discouraged when you break out even more. just treat your skin gently, moisturize, stay away from the sun, drink plenty of fluids (green/chamomile tea), DO NOT pick your skin AT ALL, gently exfoliate the dead skin with your fingertips while in the shower, and wait...the results will come and it's worth it.	M	23	2 months		1/10/2010
4	mild acne, enlarged pores	experienced the worst break outs of my entire life, red, flaky, peeling (similar to the worst sunburn of your life).	I have been working on my skin for over 5 years and have been on everything, this is the ONLY thing that has really helped. You have to be PATIENT and stick with it, your acne will get so much worse before it gets better... first 3 months are the hardest I have seen AMAZING results but have a few mild scars.	F	19	4 months		1/7/2010
4	hormonal chin acne	burning, stinging, alot of flaking and peeling, redness	I never broke out before and this year, I was faced with lots of hormonal breakouts. I would get breakouts mainly on my chin and it would take months to go away and would leave heavy scarring. I was so fed up with breaking out so much that my sister recommended retin-a micro. She used that medication when she was going through her breakout phase. I used it and during the first two weeks, my skin looked awful! I couldn't even go out in public because my skin was so red! I was really depressed and I was about to give up but then I decided to stick it out. It's been about 4 weeks now and my skin around my chin was improved by 50 percent. My red marks are fading slowly and I can't wait to see how it looks like in the next couple of weeks and months. I still have red marks left but they are fading!	F	22	30 days		1/2/2010 Email
4	mild acne	Only day one! But unlike 99% of the comments on side effects, I don't feel any burning, itching, nor redness. I'm worried I applied too little.. but everyone seems to be saying 'a little goes a long way' so I'm hoping it's just my skin not being too sensitive. I've heard lots of great things about this product and am hoping it'll help me as well (: But I am kind of worried.. why am I not having any side effects?!?!		F	18	1 days		12/17/2009 Email
3	acne	redness, dryness, burning, itching, peeling	I just don't know about this drug... Two weeks into the treatment, I had the worst break-out of my life. Although it has improved (somewhat), it's still not good. PLUS now I have redness and flaky skin. Someone at work came into my office yesterday and said, 'What happened to your face? It's all red.' So I don't know if that's a real improvement. Of course, the doctor never warned me that (1) the drug takes a while, (2) it causes break-outs early-on, and (3) it's very hard on sensitive skin. (I *have* started using a noncomedogenic moisturizer -- which helps.) I would have waited until AFTER the holidays if I'd known how bad it was going to make me look... I will definitely not feel good about seeing friends and relatives looking like this. So beware.	M	38	4 weeks		12/8/2009
1	Acne	Reddness,burning,face was scared	I hate this product. It makes it worst its a money thing. I stop using and 3 days later my face cleared up.	F	29	2 weeks		10/21/2009
1	acne, enlarged pores	redness, dryness, peeling, bumpy "hanging" skin after peeling	made acne worse, after peeling skin looked scarred, damaged, and bumpy. it hasn't gone away for 2 months and i don't know if it will at all. Have 80% more acne now than before started using this cream.	F	30	6 months		10/4/2009
1	To Fade Sun spots and old acne scar	Peeling, itching, burning, redness. SEVERE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS after being on Retin-A for 3 days. Went off and Anxiety went away. Also some minor depressions		F	35	4 days		9/18/2009
5	Acne	PEELING, REDNESS, MORE BREAKOUTS	I am on my fourth week and I am DEFINITELY going through the breakout stage. This is awful, but i WILL STICK THIS OUT! I know its working, my derm told me this would happen. I'm also very peely around my chin. ( which is where all the breakouts are popping up). This sucks so bad, i want to quit so bad but I'm not going to!! Clear skin here I come!	F	20	4 weeks		9/4/2009
5	acne	dry, oily, peeling skin that was always irritated in the first 4-5 months & mild effects thereafter	I have used retin-a for one year (I explained my regime in my first post on 10/10/08; Dr. switched minocycline to Septra) My skin shows drastic improvements. I am extremely happy with the results. It was a difficult process to endure (the pain and irritation) but it was definitely worth the trouble!	F	20	12 months		8/30/2009
3	Acne; esp. on jaw line and neck	I am using retin a micro 1% and am on day 5 and my face is burning and very painful. I am peeling everywhere except my cheeks. I have very oily skin and have suffered from acne since I was a teen. I am really hoping this works, since I am now 34 and feel very embarrased that I have to still deal with acne. This is the worst my acne has ever been (before using retin a micro)and now it seems to have prevented any new ones from forming, which is great but my skin is very painful.	Does anyone have any suggestions for a face wash that would be gentle? Sometimes I need to wash my face 3 times a day because it is so oily esp. in the summer months. When I wash my face, it burns while I am washing and very tight after I pat it dry. I am also looking for a moisturizer to apply after (during the day)most scented stuff burns when I put on my skin and does not help with the peeling skin. OUCH!!!	F	34	5 days		8/22/2009 Email
3	mild acne	i've used it once before and it worked well but i stopped b/c after a 2 yrs of clear skin i thought my skin would be fine and it was for a year but then i started breaking out mildly on the lower jaw so i decided to go on it again.	ive been on it for almost 3 months. i had a couple weeks of breakouts but ive started seeing results. its amazing how this product treats people differently. some will heal up in a month. some it takes much longer. i remember it taking awhile the first time i used it so im going to stay on it. right now my skin looks like it did before i started using it so i hope in the next few weeks it will get much better	M	22	3 months		8/16/2009
4	acne	minor burning for first few days. Slight redness, oilier skin	I was using Differin for 2 years and my doctor switched me to Retin-A Micro because Differin stopped working for me. I have been using this product for 4 weeks and the first few days were tough. I experienced severe burning, which made it difficult to even fall asleep. This only happened for the first 4 days, no real discomfort now. My skin has more of a pink undertone and appears a little oilier but I have not had a breakout since. I also use a Benzoyl Peroxide wash, wash my face with a Clarisonic brush (the best $200 investment I could have ever made and highly recommend it) and get a microdermabrasion once a month. For the last 3 weeks I have not experienced any discomfort. No peeling nor dryness, if anything, my skin seems a little oilier but the acne has cleared up nicely. It's only been a month, I can't wait to see my results after the full 7-8 weeks!	F	31	1 months		8/13/2009
5	cystic acne	it makes my skin a little red when applying it but thats all	my results have been amazing. i've been on it for about three months along with a cream/gel thing in the morning and an antibiotic and my face is perfectly clear now! i never thought i'd see the day. i had accepted acne as a fact of life but it doesn't have to be =) i do have some remaining marks/scars but nothing i cant cover up. it gets better everyday. i really love Retin-A.	F	15	3 months		8/12/2009 Email
5	mild acne, brown spots, fine lines	Negatives: mild peeling and skin sensitivity Positives: clearer skin, smaller pores and less fine lines	I love this stuff, it's basically micro-dermabrasion in a tube! I have battled acne all my life and have the scars to prove it. While I don't have severe acne anymore, this stuff basically peels it all away and leaves me with younger and smoother skin. Having good skin hurts, it always has for me, but it's worth it since I don't have to wear heavy foundation and can get away with light mineral foundation. This is my fountain of youth!	F		2 weeks		8/4/2009
5	minor acne	really mild irritation, bad breakout in the middle of the 6-7 weeks	i've used this before and it worked beautifully. i'm using it again and, though the breakout phase (weeks 4 and 5 for me) is awful, the results are exactly what i wanted. stick it out the full 6-7 weeks! once your acne goes away (which it will), keep using it and you won't have problems anymore.	F	20			7/31/2009
3	acne/scars	burning, slight peeling	I have only been using retin-a micro for about a week but I feel like its taking me in the right direction. However, last night I used a washcloth to scrub off the skin that was peeling off and my face started burning! Today it is still burning and red. I regret scrubbing it off, but other than that I think this stuff is good.	F	20	1 weeks		7/23/2009
3	acne	nausea, burning, peeling, redness, exetremely dryness, feeling like you have a fever, frustration	im 14 and i have acne. my doctor gave me minocycline pills before the retin-a micro creme. so the pills worked great. it helped clear up but didnt really get rid of them. they were smaller now and i went back to the doctor to get some more of the pills. she gave me the creme with the pills and i just started using them. i read that its gonna make it worse first. and it did. my face looks all swollen and hurt. its all red,dry and peeling. my doctor said its going to take six weeks atleast. i really hope this works out. ive tried another creme before this which didnt help at all. wish me luck!!! *)	F	14	4 days		7/11/2009 Email
2	acne	Dryness, peeling, redness, scarring	Not worth it	F	26	1 years		6/24/2009
2	acne	dryness, redness, peeling, some stinging on occasion, worsening of acne	I was bumped up to Retin-A Micro .1% after having used Differin .1% successfully for about a year and a half. However the Differin stopped working as well and I was having trouble with clogged pores/whiteheads and the occasional flare-up. I was given the Retin-A about 4 1/2 months ago and I'm still breaking out almost constantly. Not to mention my skin dries and flakes so much, even still, that I sometimes can't use it everyday. My acne got really bad when I started the medication, leaving horrible scars. Then it subsided some around 10-12 weeks. Since then it hasn't improved or stopped. I still only have a day or two where I don't have inflamed acne, and usually I will break out in cycles of 4-6 pimples at a time every week (instead of 2-3 pimples a month, total, while on Differin). In addition, I am still getting clogged pores. I think I have given this enough time to work and it's just not for me. I have called my derm to request Differin .3%.	F	28	4.5 months		5/27/2009
2	mild acne	extreme peeling extreeeeeeme	I used it as soon as i got it from my doctor and was peeling incredibly so i stopped then thought id use it as just a spot treatment and the whole cheek i put a dab on started peeling..for every one application i peeled for about a week	M	17	7 days		5/27/2009
5	mild acne	very dry skin at first, and skin was terribly worsened, now slightly reddish tint which can be reversed with build-a-tan skin products	It took a bit longer than they say it should, but worked AMAZINGLY!!! Just be patient. I was so frustrated for about 4 months, but then skin got perfect. I NEVER worry about pimples now!! honestly, even if acne is just mild as mine was, it is sooo worth 4 months of bad skin.	M	20	8 months		5/9/2009
4	acne	slight peeling in the first week, skin felt itchy at times	I am using retin-a micro in combination with minocycline (an oral antibiotic) and I saw results within the first week! I am experiencing slight peeling as expected, but my face is so smooth and clear after the first week, it's amazing. I've tried everything for my mild to moderate acne and this product along with the antibiotic has been by far the best. Seems like not everybody has immediate results, but be patient, this products works great! It also helped fade some acne scarring.	F	23	2 weeks		4/8/2009
4	Moderate Acne and Melasma.	Peeling, which I like because I can see new brighter skin coming out. Dryness around the lips and nose because I didn't read the label like I was supposed to. Open more visible pores.	Have used it for a week, and so far I love it. My doctor said it will take weeks/months for my skin to develop since I have had acne for 15 years, also said it will get really bad for a while. She also prescribed Clindagel for daytime, and recommended a mild facial soap and Coloroscience Sunforgettable SPF 30 which is like a loose powder with color(not make up-- you can't even tell you have something on you skin)that I have to apply every 3 hours (it comes in a brush so it's really easy to apply, even when I'm driving. I am also going back to her office for a "clean up", I don't know how they call it, but it's like a professional facial where they open up your whiteheads and clogged pores and extract all the dirt and oil. It is a little expensive but I have faith that some day, even in my thirties I am going to have a cleared beautiful skin. And I can't wait!!!	F	29	7 days		3/20/2009
3	whitehead, blackhead, acne, cysts	burning, peeling, redness, itchness, sensitive to the sun, dryness.	Retin-A Micro 0.1%: after several times of trying and quiting (due to severe peeling and burning), i've learned to use even smaller dosage that's "less than" a pea size to apply very very thin layer. And it helps so much~! I still have itchness, peeling, and redness, but i can bear with. I also use Cetaphil moisturizer after washing the face, before applying Retin-A Micro which my doctor suggested to reduce itchness and dryness. Also, DO NOT rub, scratch your face even lightly, especially squeezing out pimples. It'll crazily burn and peel. Sometimes, when my skin is too sensitive, i use Johnson&Johnson First aid creme for a day and skip the retin-a micro. That helps to calm the skin. (i'm not sure if that's okay to do in terms of chemical reaction though). It's been only 3 days since i restarted this, but i already see that it's pushing out my whiteheads. I'm also taking DoxyCyline for my acne. Doctor said the antibiotics treat only cysts and acne.	F	29	1 days		3/7/2009
5	hormonal acne	The normal side effects: flaking of the skin especially around the nose and mouth which you are to avoid if you can. Increased sensitivity to the sun.	This product is amazing. It is the ONLY product that has cleared up my skin and kept it that way.	F	32	3 months		2/23/2009
4	Acne	Drying/Peeling, Redness	I started this product 2 weeks ago. I belive im just getting over my "breakout" stage, which is as bad as it sounds. Although through the whole process my skin has improved a TON! its helped my blotchyness as well as some scars. My face has a glow now. Even though i still have a considerable amount of acne, im going to to stick with it bc full results take months. I recoment this product to anyone! dont get discouraged from the first weeks, my skin has adapted after about 2 weeks. Great stuff!	F	16	2 weeks		2/3/2009
5			soap free and is a redness reducer (my face always gets unusually pink when I use retinoids). Good luck! I'll post again at week 12 when I hear all the bad stuff is supposed to be over :)	F	18	9 weeks		2/1/2009
5	Frequent acne breakouts	a little dryness, increased sensitivity to the sun	This product is AMAZING. I tryed every product on the market to get rid of my acne, and nothing worked. I tryed this back in September, and by november all of it was gone! I highly recommend it, just remember to use a gentle facewash and a moisturizer with suncreen in the morning.	F	15	5 months		1/28/2009
1	breakout occasionally.	BURNED LIKE HELL! excessive peeling, dryness. made my face look like it was falling off! ha.	I HATE THIS CREAM! I've been using it for a little over a week, and have experienced severe peeling and irritation. my skin is seriously peeling off and i look awful. i would much rather have moisturized skin with acne then dry itchy burning skin. it seriously feels horrible. I've used tazorac? (check spelling) in the past and it cleared up my breakouts within days of using it, i'm definitely going back to it and DO NOT recommend this product for anyone. DON'T USE IT..IT SUCKS! use tazorac!	F	18	1.5 weeks		12/7/2008
5	superficial scars	peeling, redness and a little burning	This topical medication is great (it's all I can say)!	M	21	1 months		11/13/2008 Email
1	Cystic adult acne	This is a follow up to my previous posting: now I have completely stopped using the Retin A Micro. I have found that my skin where I was treating the acne has become very leathery looking, shiny in appearance and looks like little crack marks or holes all over. I decided to stop using it all together because eventhough most of the acne is gone, I'm left looking horrible from the end result. Should have asked more questions prior to using it.		F	44	7.5 weeks		11/10/2008
4	acne cysts , blackheads, whiteheads	Mild peeling for 2 weeks and some itching still at 7 weeks. Total purging at 4.5 weeks or so. Pimples came up in areas that were never a problem. Some scarring left over from cysts.	This topical medication takes a great deal of patience and diligence. This is not a quick fix at all. Use it only at bed time after you have washed your face and patted dry. It does what the website said it would do, it purges everything bad out onto the surface and it takes a couple of months for the condition to subside. I am into my 7th week and my face has improved but not completely satisfied yet. I have an area of scarring left over by the cysts and where the derm. injected both cysts with cortisone. Overall it's getting better but not at the finishline yet. I do see overall improvement and I am glad that I have stuck with this.	F	44	2 months		11/7/2008
4	cystic acne developed on cheeks	dry skin, burning, peeling	I have been using Retin-A for several months now. I have had dry skin, some peeling, and burning. I am a pharmacy tech and was going to give a few tips for using this medication. First of all, wait 30 minutes after washing face before applying. Use just enough to cover face avoiding mouth, eyes, and creases in nose. Leave on overnight and wash off in the morning. If you experience peeling that is normal because the medication works much like a chemical peel. If you experience burning decrease the frequency of use. The first time I was put on it, I was told to use it every night which cause horrible burning. Wrong! If you start 3 times per week and increse slowly from there, you will have far less side effects. Also, I read of a patient also using benzoyl peroxide. The benzoyl peroxide works by killing bacteria on skin but it will increase dryness. The retin-a works by increasing skin cell turnover thus pushing all the pore clogging stuff out of your skin. The retin-a is a derivative of	M	23	8 months		10/24/2008 Email
3	moderate acne	peeling	i started this with an oral antibiotic (minocycline) but i stopped the pills because it gave me the runs. but my skin had cleared up so well even the first week and i think it was the combination of the two that did it. now, in my sixth week on just retin-a micro, i have a cluster of cystic pimples on my cheeks, which is completely foreign to me because i've only ever really had zits (and never cysts) on my forehead and upper lip. i think i will go back on the minocycline if i can stand it. the two together are amazing, i looked in the mirror every chance i got. i want that back.	F	22	6 weeks		10/11/2008
3	blackheads&acne;all types, all over	severe burning while applying and after for about 10-20 minutes. major dryness and peeling.	I am on my fourth week of using Retin-A Micro. I have used it before but never stuck with it because the dryness was too much to bear during high school. Hopefully dealing with it this time will pay off. I am starting to see blackheads clear up, which gives me hope. I am getting new breakouts, but it's all part of the process. My dermatologist prescribed me Retin-A micro .04%. He also has me using benzoyl peroxide in the morning followed by Evoclin, a clindamycin phosphate foam that I use right after. Also, every morning and night I take Minocycline pills as well as birth control, Yasmin, for my acne (once a day). As for the dryness, he recommended cetaphil lotion plus SPF 15. It does help the dryness for a while, however my skin is oily now too, which I have never experienced before (my skin is generally dry). Retin-A's website says that during the first few weeks skin might be dry, but I am past this time and the dryness is continually getting worse. It's the hardest part of the proc	F	19	3.5 weeks		10/10/2008
5	moderate persistant cystic acne	redness, peeling, increased oiliness	I used this before, during, and now after Accutane. Before Accutane, my oil production and peeling increased while on retin-a micro, but it evened my skin tone and made it exfoliate beautifully. During Accutane I only used it once a week. After Accutane I use it 3 times a week. Fine lines have diminished, I still exfoliate wonderfully, and my skin tone is more even than ever. I highly recommend this product!	F	31	1 years		8/29/2008
4	I have severe acne and masking		I have tried accutane, antibioctics, pro active and thats just to name a few. Retin A micro gel by far gave me the best results that I have ever had. Of course there were a few irritating side effects like peeling, burning and redness, but the end result is that I wake up in the morning and I know that I am not going to have any new pimples. The feeling is incredible so please continue to use this product because it really works and I look 10 years younger	F	35	4 months		8/3/2008
3	acne	Ive been using it for about a year,and ive had redness,and alot of peeling.I would go to school and i would have skin peeling off my face.It was very embaresssing.	Dont go in the sun,while on it!.Even when i used a sunscreen of 45 on my face,the sun really agrevated it,and made my skin sting and prick and itch and stuff.Overall it cleared up some of my acne,but i still have alot of it.	F	16	1 years		7/26/2008 Email
2	steroid-induced acne	redness, peeling	Supposedly this is less harsh on your skin than regular Retin-A. That wasn't my experience. My skin was actually redder using Retin-A Micro than regular Retin-A. Regular Retin-A also seemed to work better, especially for scars, which I have. (When I asked my regular doctor if he could prescribe something for the cystic acne the steroids were giving me, he told me not to do anything and that it'd go away on its own--stupidly I believed him, and not doing anything about cystic acne ended up leaving scars all over my face.)	M	19	1 years		7/26/2008
4	Moderate Acne	Well i've only been using it 2 days, but my face is itching like crazy!!!...and it wont stop, what does this mean???? anybody??? but it seems like its working, im only on day 2 so i dont see any MAJOR improvements yet.	I use CeraVe moisturizing lotion that i get from my dermatologist. And also a benzoyl peroxide creamy wahs i have to wash my face with. Everything seems fine except the itching is driving me nuts!	F	19	2 days		7/23/2008 Email
4		first week EXTREME dryness and redness!!!	I'm on my 5th week, and the "big breakout" that everyone talked about JUST happened to me...however, I'm getting over it right now and actually am very pleased with Retin-a! Not only has it improved the acne on my chin already, its helping with my backne a HUGE AMOUNT! i can actually go out in a bikini now! i think that's because i started it on my back before i started on my face...Anyways, for anyone with backne problems I recommend this!!!! and its working pretty well on my face too!	F	14	5 weeks		7/17/2008
4	acne, scaring	dry skin, itchy skin, peeling skin, redness, dryness in the corner of my mouth, sensitive to touch and EXTREME BURNING!!	I've only been using Retin-A (0.1%) for a little over a week. I get a few occasional pimples, but I wanted to be carefree and zit free so I started using this stuff. The first day I used it I noticed my skin felt really tight and dry. I used Aveeno moisterizer with SPF. The dermo said to keep the medication AWAY from sensitive spots such as around the eyes, the crease of your nose and around the mouth/lips. I woke up the 2nd morning using it and the corners of my lips were SOO cracked, it hurt to open my mouth or even smile. Well after using it for over a week, Ive noticed my skin has broken out WAY worse than it ever has, although its only around my jawline, my cheeks and forehead are acne free. Im in the peeling and itching stage, Im sticking it out, Ive only seen a few negative feedbacks and ive had the same side effects as 98% of the posts ive read. Im gonna hang in there and hope for the best:-D Good luck everyone.	F	23	1 weeks		7/10/2008
2	Controlling acne	Small acne bumps, lots of blackheads where I previously didn't have them, itching and burning when used without a good moisturizer, peeling	I do not suggest Retin-A Micro, by the time I started using it my acne was pretty much under control using Differin. My dermatologist decided to switch me to Retin-A, and I began experiencing more breakouts than any time I was on Differin. My pores are now extremely visible, my face is no longer smoothe, and I have blackheads and bumps everywhere. I'm going in to get my medication switched next week.	F	18	2 months		7/8/2008
5	ongoing acne	i used this product twice, once my junior/senior year in highschool...and that time i had EXTREAMLY dry skin because i used too much too often, thinking it would make it work faster(WRONG!!!)..my acne went away and my freshmen year of college i stoped using it because i thought my acne was going to be fine.. i recently started using it again to clear up some acne problems that just wouldnt go away for months. ... a little dryness.. but NOTHING like the first time. USE LOTION!! if you wash gently, and use lotion in the morning after showering, and at night after washing... side effects are minimal.. the "extreme dryness and redness" is just because people use it incorrectly.. acne got worse but within the first week it was 100% better!!	this product worked well the first time i used it and i am now using it again.. just finished week one and my acne is cleared already. a few red marks but makeup covers it fine... the cream really helps get rid of darker pigments because of scarring as well. others say it didnt work for a few weeks-months..but for me it worked within the first week. JUST USE LOTION AND ONLY A PEA SIZE AMOUNT OF CREAM!!!!!!!!	F	19	1 days		6/11/2008
3	adult acne	very dry, itchy, peeling, blushing, chapped skin	I didn't see change the first 2 weeks but week 3 and 4 I was super exited and happy with the results because my skin was clear smooth and had a glow to it thanks to the cleanser and moisturizer recommended by my doctor cetaphil. BUT on week 5 my face started to feel itchy, peeling and has red tones again. The dry feel all over my skin is really bothering me and when I wash or apply moisturizer my skin BURNS! I am hoping the results will become positive again soon.	F	25	5 weeks		5/23/2008
5	adult acne, some scarring	dryness, some burning, acne gets worse before it gets better	I've taken everything you name it. Out of all the stuff for acne, I don't think there's anything much better than Retin-A micro (that I know of). I've tried Accutane while I was a teenager and it had amazing results but the acne still came back so its not a permanent fix and the treatment is very rigorous on your skin (imagine Retin-A side effects and multiply that by 20). If you do take Retin-A, definitely recommend Cetaphil or Purpose cleanser - I use Cetaphil. Also, to be more aggressive with acne, ask your doctor about taking an antibiotic as well. Currently I do Retin-A every night, and take an antibiotic called Bactrim (twice a day). This is a great antibiotic that does not appear to have major side effects that I know of. Here's a link http://www.acne.org/bactrim-septra-trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-reviews/268/page1.html	F	27	4 weeks		5/5/2008
5	painful acne flareups	some peeling, some dry patches, NO redness, NO pink tinge to my skin. MOISTURIZATION is the key.	I have been using 0.025% retin a cream. I was scared when i read reviews about retin a prior to using it. But,retin a is amazing and i have found 3 products that keep my skin from flaring up. One is Eucerin redness relief spf 15 moisturizer. It Does not irritate my skin, and does a wonderful job of moisturizing (absorbs quickly). The 2nd product is Evian facial mist. This stuff works wonders if my skin starts to feel dry during the day. Cetaphil cleanser is great as well...not drying and very gentle. The combo of these 3 products have helped to keep my skin well hydrated. I am VERY happy with my results so far with retin a micro. My skin has a smoother texture, i have less acne, my skin tone is more even. I have a glow to my face, and I do not require heavy makeup to try and make my skin look good. I do get some dry patches, but it is not severe, i just spray the evian face mist. I also do get some peeling, but once again, not severe, and with moisturization it improves almost immedia	F	27	4 weeks		4/8/2008
4	moderate adult acne, blackheads	Usual side effects: some redness, small swelling, peeling, some worsening (purging)	I'm in the middle of week 3, and things have been going similarly to what the website says to expect. There definitely are tricks to the trade; I had 1-2 days of chin reaction (swelling, itchy redness) and refrigerated Aloe Vera gel really helped the irritation & peeling! I'm a working adult and have to go out, so using different things like airbrush makeup (you can stipple it on, as opposed to rubbing it on which encourages peeliness), and using calming products for red/reactive skin (Aveeno ultra-calm). Even with the side effects, and initial purging/breakout - my skin has a softer, more even tone and I can see how it might look in a few more weeks when the purging stops. The side effects are difficult, but I'm going to keep going! It isn't a quick solution, so practice patience and give it some time.	F	31	3 weeks		4/5/2008
4	Cystic Acne	Skin was red and peeled where applied, dry lips, dry skin around eyes	Seemed to work well, though not 100%. The red and peeling skin was easy to get rid of thanks to Aquaphor. I still get a few acne cysts every few weeks, but they go away within a few days (instead of weeks). Also, they are not as painful or noticeable as when I was not on Retin-A. However, I'm going to try Accutane next.	F	26	1 years		3/31/2008
5	acne	For the first couple of weeks my face was red, burning and peeling. I even broke out alot worse. After about a month my face stop breaking out the redness stopped as well as the peeling. I had very dark marks on both sides of my face including my forehead. They was marks I had for all the acne I had before using retin-a micro 0.04%. I really didn't think this stuff would work because I started breaking out even more. I was so scared I called my doctor but she told me that is what it was suppose to do. I also read about it online and the website side the same thing. After a month later I am so glad I continued using it. My skin is so smooth the complexion of my face is much better, those very dark marks I had faded a lot. they are extremely light now but like I said its only been a month. Most importantly I don't break out anymore. I think you break out more when using it because the gel is doing its job. It is actually cleaning out your pores. So I'm glad it made me break out more caus		F	27	30 days		3/30/2008
3	Constant Acne	Dryness and extreme redness	I am not sure what to say about this drug yet but I just hope it does what it's suppose to do. I haven't heard many testimonies saying that it hasn't worked but has anyone had ridiculous redness since starting to use this product? I've had pretty steady acne for about 10 years now and nothign has worked....I have tried accutane, proactive, bp, jsut about everything....is this just another thing to get my hopes up....	M	23	8 days		3/6/2008
3	Moderate acne	Peeling, larger pores	I have been on Retin-A Micro 0.1% for 4 months. Like others, my skin got better for the first two weeks and then worse. 4 months in and my skin is still terrible...much worse than it has ever been. The pores on my forehead seem to have actually gotten larger, but I get blackheads which come out easily rather than cysts. However, fine lines have gotten better and my skin does feel generally smoother. I will try to continue to be patient...perhaps that I have had moderate acne since I was 17 requires a lot of purging.	F	28	4 months		3/1/2008
5	Acne - Blackheads, Pustules	Peeling and redness, and an increase in breakouts for the first two weeks, then ACNE FREE!	I have had two or three enormous zits (in a field of blackheads) on my face pretty much constantly from age 13 to today (age 21). EIGHT YEARS OF HELL WITH NO END IN SIGHT!! It was ruining my life. I finally went to the Derm. and he perscribed Retin-A every other night and BenzaClin every morning. Important note to Retin-A users - I know at first it can be discouraging - your skin will look terrible for a little while - BUT IT IS SO WORTH IT! After two and a half months (10 weeks roughly) my skin looks amazing! There's still some light scarring, but even the scars (which were horrible 8 weeks ago) have faded alot. Trust me - stick it out and rough it through the first adjustment phase, and you will love the results.	M	21	2.5 months		2/24/2008
5	terrible/prolonged forehead acne	No initial outbreak really, just steady improvement all the way through; barely noticeable peeling, no redness, somewhat oily	My forehead exploded in November (to the point that I literally hid for two months - I've never seen acne that bad on anyone). I finally saw a doctor who put me on retin-a micro. I'm moving into my sixth week, and absent a blackhead, my forehead is completely clear. Of course there are several pink hyperpigmentations but retin-a is clearly helping with that and I suspect that those will be gone in about two weeks. This stuff is amazing and I have every intention of staying on it (word on the street is that it prevents wrinkles). Really I have nothing bad to say about this stuff - as shallow as it sounds, it helped take me out of a very bad depression.	F	20	37 days		2/24/2008
4	post basel-cell carcinoma treatmen	Red, dry and peeling.	Extreme itching everywhere. Has anyone else experienced this and if so please let me know what you did about it... except scratch.	F	63	6 weeks		2/18/2008
4	acne	SEVERE burning, irritation, and redness	I've had acne since I was 12 years old. I've tried and tried so many different acne solutions. Nothing I've ever taken has worked. EVEN PROACTIVE. That stuff is a joke. I even tried the off brand you can get at the store. I'm only on my 4th day using retin-a micro but I'm not sure I can take the burning. I had to stick my face in the freezer last night!! I'm going to try my best to suck it up because I read all the reviews on this site and everyone says it works. I don't really care about breaking out really bad either because I've had to deal with it for years anyway. My face hasn't started to peel yet but I feel it starting to get really dry. I hope this stuff works.	F	19	4 days		1/30/2008
3	Adult Acne	Peeling similiar to a moderate sunburn, and some scaly spots.	I am into my third week. My doctor gave me antibiotics as well as a benzol-peroxide for the mornings. I read on the website that the two conteract eachother (!!???) - and as the combination was so drying, I am sticking to Retin-A at night only for now. My doctor also said not to moisturize, which seems to excacerbated the peeling. I have combination skin, so dealing with peeling in the morning and oiliness during the afternoon is taking a toll... I am and have been seriously addicted to exfoilating and at-home micro peels, etc. Giving those up have been hard. Does anyone know of a MILD exfoliant that can help with the peeling without irritating the skin? A wet wash cloth is as good as it gets for me - everything else stings like hell.	F	24	3 weeks		1/23/2008
5	Acne; dark spots; uneven skin tone.	At first my skin peeled off became very smooth, then came the severe acne and redness. My skin was a mess. I almost quit using it. This all happen in the matter of 4 months after I started using it. A good piece of advice stay away from salicsilic acid (sp?)and wash your face with Purpose, and Use Aveeno Ultra Calming lotion with SPF on your face!	Five months later...I'm so glad I didn't quit Retin a micro. My skin has NEVER been this clear and the skin tone is..EVEN! I wash me face and don't feel a pimple! Don't quit using this product if after 5 months you don't notice a amazing difference ok quit. You have to be patient.	F	26	6 days		1/10/2008
3	Oversized pores, minor acne.	I started using Retin-A Micro because, on accident, I made several of the pores on my forehead gigantic from squeezing them so many times. Plus, I had occasional minor acne. After a day or two, my skin was amazing. Then, I broke out. For the next few months, each day I would get a new, deeply irritated pore. They would go away, but they were very bothersome. After about four months, the acne did mostly subside. I don't have any severe acne anymore. The problem is: I never had bad acne to begin with. The worst part is that, now, my skin has small little cracks all over it, even after using tons of moisturizer, I have a scaly dry little patch on each side of my forehead, and my face appears to be oily than ever before. It fixed the problem I had, but now I have several new ones. Retin-A Micro will get rid of your acne eventually, but I would recommend using Cetaphil as a moisturizer throughout the entire process. If anyone has any recommendations as to how to fix my new problems, ple		M	18	5 months		12/6/2007 Email
3	Acne	Peeling, redness & worsened breakouts	I am now in my fourth week with Retin-A. Also taking Tetracyclen & just started Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo two weeks ago. Never used to break out this badly - once in my early twenties I started to have bad acne on my chin, went on birth control and used Benzamycin and it took care of it. Now, once again - at 27 it's back. I only break out on my chin - and the Retin-A seems to be bringing everything to the surface (which is what it's supposed to do). Had really bad redness and peeling in the 2nd to third week, and now have been breaking out pretty badly this week! A little frustrating right now but I am willing to stick it out because I read that you're supposed to see full results after the sixth week. I am keeping my fingers crossed!! I'll repost in a couple of weeks with some updates.	F	27	27 days		12/4/2007
3	acne-cystic	drying of the skin where there was acne	only going on a week but still optimistic since reading the reviews. It has cleared up a cystic pimple that I believe would have normally taken atleast 2 weeks to begin to heal and months to fade. I hope i get the results promised by my derm and the product info online.	M	37	6 days		11/25/2007
4	pre-cancerous spots	No side effects at all.	My skin has changed from red crusty visable spots on both my cheeks, forehead, eye brows and chin to a smooth healthy looking skin in 4 months.	F	67	4 months		9/17/2007
4	Acne	Some drying after washing it away with a cleanser.	I used this product with minocycline when i was 17 and i saw results immediately. I think if you take an antibiotic with retin-a micro it is less likely to see bad break outs in the beggining. I have oily skin so i believe the excessive peeling was no issue for me. My skin felt really normal and great that i went off of it thinking i had grown out of acne. My Mistake. During the 2006 year i used 2.5 benzoyl peroxide which worked ok but i went back to my dermatologist and she made me try differin. I used differin for 4 weeks and it really gave me a bad initial breakout- i did not use antibiotics with differin. I told my doctor i wanted to go back to retin a micro since it cost the same as differin. So now i am using retin a micro with antibiotics and i see i am getting better again. My only problem is that i dont have health insurance and my Total cost for 2 months of prescription RETIN-A 45 grams and Minocycline 50 grams QTY. 60 pills runs $171.25	M	19	2 weeks		8/23/2007
4	adult cystic acne	peeling, dryness, some redness at first	I use the .1% every two days because every day just aggravates my rosacea. It really helps the cysts go away and erase the dark spots. The acne got worse before it got better. As a side benefit, it has even helped with the lines from my nose to my mouth. It's helped with keeping the blackheads at bay. I've used it off and on for the past 4 years.	F	44	4 years		8/7/2007
3	acne, acne scars	more pimples	im going into my 4th week and im not sure if i see a difference. i started to get lots of little bumps all over my face around my chin and forehead.no cystic acne has popped up.my derm also put me on antibiotics. im really hoping this product works for me. im almost half way thru!! keep u posted.	F	24	3.5 weeks		7/27/2007 Email
4	dark spots and acne	burning, dry skin, peeling	The first couple days I started taking it, I could tell my face looked better. But then a couple weeks later I started to break out bad. I looked it up on the internet and it said that it takes about 7 weeks to see results. Im currently on my 5th week and can tell a big difference in my face. My dark spots have subsided a lot and I have very few blimishes. I know two more weeks will do wonders on my skin. This stuff is well worth a try. Proactive has nothing on this! Try it and you will see a huge difference.	F	18	5 days		7/21/2007 Email
4	acne	dry tender skin with some peeling around infected areas	I am only approaching my third week but I can tell it is working. A couple of days into it my acne got REALLY BAD but its starting to subside. My face feels a little tender but the peeling really hasnt been that bad and I usually have very sensitive skin. I am still getting little pimples but no cystic acne has popped up in the past few days.	F	21	2.5 weeks		7/1/2007
5	Acne	Redness and a little peeling just in the beginning, then stopped	Tried every cream, this is my fave!! I use it every night, the trick is to use a "pea size" amount and thinly spread it on problem areas. People always use too much and thats why it "burns". I have very clear skin now!! So just tiny amounts in the evening, dont use in the morning since youll be out in the sun. I also use Cetaphil to keep moisturized.	F	25	3 years		6/21/2007
3	acne	dryness, peeling, redness, acne was worse and never really got better	I used this for quite a while and my acne never really got better. I found that 2.5 benzoyl peroxide works 100 times better. It did however help my wrinkles.	F	40	6 months		5/12/2007 Email
5	skin damage from sun and acne	peeling, flaking skin	Great stuff - after the peeling part (just went to every other day use - no problem with that) the skin looked smoother, clearer, and better than in the last 10 years. Between this and a good sunscreen the skin will look great for years to come.	F	45	3 months		5/1/2007
4	Acne	Peeling, Burning(when applied)	Retin A definetly works but it peels your skin TERRIBLY!! I use & recommend using Aquaphor. The peeling definetly subsides after a couple of weeks.	F	28	4 months		4/26/2007
2	ongoing acne	very dry skin the first week..it pretty much felt that the stuff burnt my face..my skin is still dry but it is getting better. there were new pimples that showed up and at the time i didn't know that was normal..so i am glad to hear that it is..i also have post acne marks on my face for a number of years that my derm. said this product might help with...i'm skeptical..i just hope this stuff works because i have tried almost everything!!		F	19	2 weeks		4/13/2007
4	acne cysts	major peeling of skin	No matter what I used to moisturize, the peeling of my skin wouldn't go away! Eventually, though, this subsided. After about a month, I noticed that all of those little acne cysts and blackeheads on my chin started to disappear. If you continue regularly with it, it works great. I didn't develop acne issues until I was 22, which is also the age I got engaged. I started using retin-A for my wedding, and stopped using it once my wedding was over. My cysts and blackheads came back, so I'm starting up with it again (and of course my skin is peeling). It's good stuff if you can put up with your skin falling off for a few weeks!	F	23	8 months		4/10/2007
3	adult cyctic acne	Extremely dry, irritated, red skin. I am Breaking out worse than I ever have in my life.	I have been told by my doctor that these side effects will subside. I am holding out for clear skin. You can't quit half way through something and then say it doesn't work. So I am giving this medication time to run it's course.	F	37	7 weeks		3/7/2007
5	Simple comedones and blackheads	First two months weren't very fun. Heavy exfoliation, freakishly dry skin, etc., followed by 2-3 weeks of intense breakout - more pimples than I'd ever had before. Around the end of month 3, the breakout and all other side affects subsided to reveal a nice clear face.	Compliance is important. Stick to the regimen prescribed by your doctor, and be patient. You will not see results for 3+ months, but they will be worthwhile. Additionally, if your doctor prescribed a topical or oral antibiotic, be sure to use it. The antibiotic has an immediate, short term affect on pimples, while the retin-a is long term.	M	19	4 months		1/21/2007
2	acne	skin feels dry and tingly after application	doesn't seem to work. I still get lots of pimples, deep cystic acne still there too.	F	31	3 months		1/12/2007
5	Acne & Dark Spots	None	There was a month when my face broke out really bad. I had acne which turned into dark spots because I picked at my face. Retin-A Micro cleared it up within a few weeks...less than a month.	F	26	2 months		1/6/2007
1	acne	burning, redness, major flaking	Hated this. I looked so awful and my skin was so sensitive from the stuff that I couldn't use any products to try and help. This stuff did nothing for me at all.	F	25	2 months		10/8/2006
4	acne	Redness Dry skin Some new blemishes	I'm still new with this drug, so all of my side effects and such are normal...I just can't wait for clear skin! That's 1 week down, 6 more to go!	F		7 days		8/13/2006
4	acne	Redness, dry skin,and some new blemishes	I'm still new with this drug, so all of my side effects and such are normal...I just can't wait for clear skin! That's 1 week down, 6 more to go!	F		7 days		8/13/2006
4	acne	OK- I am on day 10. My face peeled and was read a few days ago. But I read the website and it said to expect this. Today I noticed that the redness and inflamation has decreased. I still however feel bumps inside my skin if I rub my fingers down my cheek, but once again they told me to expect this, it means it is working. I will keep you updated on how my experience is going.		F	23	10 days		4/3/2006
5	acne	none!	I started using this (0.04%) with Klaron and I haven't had a zit in the 8 months since. Quite a change from the last 16 years of cystic acne hell I've been in. I love it. And I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that haven't had a single side effect. Now that the weather has finally gotten cold here in NY my skin has started to get a little dry (which is a first for me) but I just added a moisturizer in the morning. I'm happy.	F	27	8 months		2/3/2006

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