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I used to use Differin also, but is stopped working for me, or I needed something stronger. I do remember though, it was much easier/gentler than the Tazorac Cream I'm using now. Taz takes some getting use to and you have to gradually work up to it.

 
I also use Differin for adult acne with wonderful results. Just a note of caution to anyone using Tetracycline, (sp?) if you're pregnant it can affect your unborn childs teeth.

 
Oh my, I never knew this. I can't remember if I used this while I was pregnant....how does it affect their teeth? My child is 3 1/2 now....but again, I'm not sure if I used it during my pregnancy or not.

 
Hi,

just a suggestion that no one mentioned:

Always use a sun screen!

Otherwise your skin may easily get stained from the sun.

(I use Retin-A 0,05% since 1 year with great results!!)

Kisses,

raffaella

 
Hi,

I was told by a boy that was about 10 at the time that the reason he had white spots on his teeth was because his mother used Tetracycline. Don't worry you'd know by now, but you could always ask your child's dentist if you have any concern.

 
Good to know. Yep none of that with my 3 year old. My 13 year old is a different story, she's got white on one of her front teeth. Although, I don't think I was using ANY acne meds during the pregnancy with her. I was too poor back then to even consider a derm....plus back then I didn't have acne....well not very much anyways. Hmmmmm.

 
What is the difference between Differen and Retin A? I heard a lot of people on here use it too. My derm prescribed R.A over Differen...but I hear more praise with differen.

 
I have been using the generic form of Retin A, Tretinoid I believe for about a month with great results. I was put on it because of EXTREMELY persistent blackheads, mostly around my nose. My ritual is: washing my face with a gentle soap (I think usually Clean & Clear Acne Cleanser), and then applying the gel after 20-30 min (like they say on the package) I usually alternate between applying over my whole face one night, and then just on my nose and chin, the worst spots on my face. After a month or six weeks, something like that, my flakiness has gone away and my pores are much smaller with a drastic reduction in both blackheads as well as whiteheads on the rest of my face and nose. So hang in there!

Also, like others have said, it is VERY important to use a sunscreen. Retin A makes you very succeptible to sun burn as well as sun damage (which you may not see now but in 20 years you will see in sun spots as well as the potential for skin cancer!).

Hope I helped!

 
i know many peple that have tried retin A with good results i rememenr my derm gave it to me once but i soped after one week. i jsut could not handle the dryness. my skin is dry to begin with so i couldnt do it but i did use doxycycline and spiroloctane (sp?) and it worked very well even though mine wasnt severe or anything.

 
I'm in week three, and still flaking and pretty red :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But the good news is that all the zits went away and all are left are the freckles they leave behind. Not cool without makeup, though. But they're not too bad where I have to cake them with concealor and risk clogging the pores. :D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

.:knock on wood, hope this is working!:.

 
I'm on Retin-a at the moment! I'm really worried it's not working, my skin is peeling and it go worse before(like the doctor warned me), but I've been using it for about two months now, my acne hasn't got any better, I'd even say I have more spots than before, and they are bigger too!

Any Idea how long it takes for Retin -a to work?

 
Kelly is Taz vream or gel easily available in US?Cause we don't have it here,i even had to order RetinA off internet..Anyway,just wondering if you need a prescription and how much does it cost?

 
The website says that during weeks 3-6, you may break out more. But you're on week 8 and should be getting clearer, or notice some improvement. I would see the derma and see what he thinks. Maybe you need antibiotics for a while :icon_conf

 
Hi Zoey,

I'd like to know where you could order Retin-a from internet.

In Italy we have Retin-a up to 0,05% and I'd like to order the 0.1% which is not available here (I am using retin-a since 1 year and i?d like to step up).

Could anyone help me?

Thanks a lot,

Raffaella

 
Yes you need a prescription, but alot of people get around prescriptions via the internet....not sure if it's legal...but.

The cost was ALOT! If I'm not mistaken, I thought it was like $185 (I could be wrong....I can't really remember, I just know it was not cheap), so I didn't get it until my insurances deductable was met (otherwise I would have had to pay for it).

The tube lasts FOREVER though, I've had this tube for 5 or 6 months now and it's not even half gone. You use soooo little (a pea size). This one is pretty strong though (stronger than differin, and strong for me w/sensitive skin), and has to be gradually worked up to use it every day. I think at first it was 2 x a week, then 3 x a week, then 4 x a week or something like that....it was VERY gradual in working up to it every day. Oh and you use it at night. I still have to mix it with my moisturizer, cuz I can't just use it alone....

 
I have used retin A to cure my persistent back acne and it has done a gr8 job clearing my back,but I used it in conjunction with Eldopaque Forte.

 
Unfortunately I have no idea.the site I boguht it off,only has 0.05% one. It is a good news that it is available in Italy,I might go over there to get it,it is only one hour drive away. Do you need a prescription for it and how much does it cost?

Do you have Zorac gel available too? If you have I am driving thewr tomorrow,lol

 
Thanks Kelly!

WOW,that is really a lot! I will try and get it from Poland,cause there is costs 12€ or from Germany(22€ I think).

I will still wait til I use it,case I am still adjusting to Retin A 0.05%.

 

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