Works better than anything else I''ve tried. Don't expect it to clear your skin up right away. You have to be patient: I was blotchy and peeling for a while before my skin began to look better. You have to stick with it. STAY OUT OF THE SUN.

Generic Tretinoin Gel I use Clindamycin in the AM and Tretinoin (Retin A) in the PM. Within about 3 weeks, my skin is completely clear, and it can be maintained easily. If I stop the treatment--duh--the results disappear within a couple of weeks. Getting both drugs generic, they're not too expensive, and tubes last a long time. I've had absolutely no trouble with my skin drying out, even after using this combination for years.

This will NOT be as effective without clindamycin! I used Tretinoin alone for a while and only saw dramatic results when I combined the two drugs.

Works better than anything else I've tried. Don't expect it to clear your skin up right away. You have to be patient: I was blotchy and peeling for a while before my skin began to look better. You have to stick with it. STAY OUT OF THE SUN.

Good Treatment If you can persevere through the first 6-8 weeks where your acne worsens and your skin looks horrible, you will be encouraged with the good results. My son and I both used Retin A, my daughter's sensitive skin couldn't tolerate it. The thing I notice with Retin A is that it quits working after about a year and you need to take a month or two off. I have switched over to Avene Diacneal which contains AHA and retinaldehyde for the summer. I may go back on the Retin A later. It is also a good antiaging product if you can tolerate the side effects. I am 50 years old and no wrinkles (yet).

Retin a has kept my skin looking younger I am now 48 years old, and started using retin a 11 years ago. I started with a lower dose and now use the strongest. It will cause redness and peeling in the beginning. That usually subsides within a few weeks. I really feel it has helped to keep my face smoother and free of wrinkles. However, I have been a faithful user of sunscreen for many years, as that is a must for preventing aging skin. I have started using other products along with retin a in the past couple years, a product called tns(from skin medica), and topical vitamin c, both of which I purchase from a plastic surgeons office. All 3 combined has definitely helped my skin.

Was somewhat helpful. I read a lot of information about how it BURNS or leaves your skin reddish. I think that my face is way too oily. It has never burned or turn my skin red. I don't have to avoid the sun. But most people do, and should. The cream and gel both worked the same for me. It was somewhat effective at preventing the severity of outbreaks. More effective that OTC medicines.

However be aware: most people hate it and it dries them out TOO MUCH. I would recommend this only if you have oily skin and large pores! Also stick with it. Isotretinoin (accutane) take a couple of weeks to see results. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is the same, at least for me.

It seems like those with the best success are those with nodular acne, or acne that causes small dents in the skin. In other words if you have the occasional break out and nothing else, don't use this stuff.

Retin-A Very good

No long term scarring-now have beautiful skin Worked wonderfully, was relatively knew drug back in the '80s. I had the dark cysts that make pits, and thankfully my Mom got me to the dermatologist at an early age. Used Retin-A in a combination with topical and oral antibiotics for several years. I now have clear skin, with very minor blemishes of any kind.

Works better than anything else I''ve tried. Don't expect it to clear your skin up right away. You have to be patient: I was blotchy and peeling for a while before my skin began to look better. You have to stick with it. STAY OUT OF THE SUN.

Generic Tretinoin Gel I use Clindamycin in the AM and Tretinoin (Retin A) in the PM. Within about 3 weeks, my skin is completely clear, and it can be maintained easily. If I stop the treatment--duh--the results disappear within a couple of weeks. Getting both drugs generic, they're not too expensive, and tubes last a long time. I've had absolutely no trouble with my skin drying out, even after using this combination for years.

This will NOT be as effective without clindamycin! I used Tretinoin alone for a while and only saw dramatic results when I combined the two drugs.