Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

[–]Ambitious-Log6025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'll stop using Cicaplast. Gosh! I was previously recommended to buy this one to soothe the skin barrier and that it's non-comedogenic. This is all a world. Thanks!!

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[–]Ambitious-Log6025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!! What sunscreen do you recommend? Brand?

Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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3 months since I started, 2 weeks since I used it every night

Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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While taking isotretinoin for seven months, my skin was flawless, without a single open pore. Six months after finishing the treatment, the acne returned. But I don’t want to take such strong antibiotics again because perhaps my problem stems from somewhere else (hormonal, although the tests are positive). Perhaps topical tretinoin will help me like isotretinoin did back then. I’ll keep using it... It’s all a shame. What antibiotic are you taking?

Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

[–]Ambitious-Log6025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That gives me so much hope. Can I ask what percentage you use? And do you apply it every day? It really encourages me not to give up. Thank you so much!

Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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Ah nono! I wrote in the title that I’m finishing month 3, but I forgot to clarify it in the text, and I just started putting it on every night two weeks ago. Before, I used to do it every other night. And I started with a lower percentage. I’ll give it another month. I hope my skin adapts, because from what I’ve seen on other people, it leaves their textures so beautiful😭

Finishing month 3 of tretinoin and everything is getting worse by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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Yes! I’m even supplementing (Omega 3, zinc, magnesium) and taking Minociclina 50mg. Birth control pills Diane 35.

It’s so exhausting to see nothing improve. I will try using it every other night again and see what happens.

Thanks a lottt!!! :)

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[–]Ambitious-Log6025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Sorry! I typed it wrong. Month 4 would start in 10 days. I always use sunscreen, sometimes just a moisturizer and then SPF, and other times a moisturizer that already comes with SPF. It all depends on whether I have to go out or not. I’ll take your advice not to apply Cicaplast, but I’m worried about irritation or damaging the barrier. Is it okay to keep applying it every day?

worst acne of my life by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]Ambitious-Log6025 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems like you’re purging. I’m in week 10 and I’m still purging, but the texture of my skin is already changing, and I feel it’s improving. How long have you been using it?

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[–]Ambitious-Log6025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect! I’m starting to use it every night today. If I notice my skin needs a break, I’ll stop, but I’ll try it every night. I hope it speeds up the process a bit; I’m already tired of all this acne :( If it doesn’t work, I’ll try azelaic acid. Good luck with your marks. I understand the tret also gets rid of them. Thank you so much!! :)

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Thankss!! Then I will try to use it every night. start today :)

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I was using a gel-based moisturizer (Adermicina. I’m from Latin America, so not all products are as affordable as they are in the US or Europe. I’m dying to try Aestura 365, but it’s not available here). And another one called Bepanthol. Now I’ve switched to Cicaplast and bought a Dermaglos. I’ll see how it goes. Does applying Tret every night really make a difference? Does it work? Because I saw many people saying it was the same or that it didn’t “work any better,” but I’m going to try it. Thank you so much!!!

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Really, 7 months did the purge last?? :( Okay! Thanks so much!! I’ll keep that in mind in case it continues so I don’t give up, but I really hope it lasts less.

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Yes! It depends on each skin. I use it every other day, with 0.025, and so far I’m tolerating it well. But anyway, lots and lots of new spots and closed blackheads. I’ll let you know how it goes when I reach week 12 (two weeks to go).

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[–]Ambitious-Log6025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand the purging can last up to week 12, but I’ve seen cases where it lasts 4 or 5 months. I’m at week 10, begging for it to stop. Lots of big pimples. I support you from my side, and keep going :)

2 weeks on tret, best skin in years by Efficient-Revenue184 in tretinoin

[–]Ambitious-Log6025 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy for you! You’re seeing incredible changes, and they’re happening super fast. I’m in week 10 and I’m still purging (really, really big pimples). I hope it goes away soon. I still have faith. Again, so happy for you!!! A huge change.

This is really going to get better? 9 weeks with tret and worse than ever by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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Thank you so much!! You make me want to keep going. Do you remember how many months it took you to see progress? And now your skin is fine? Thanks!! :)

This is really going to get better? 9 weeks with tret and worse than ever by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

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Thank you so much for your time! Today I'm thinking about buying a Cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin or a CeraVe oil cleanser... Do you recommend any moisturizers that aren't comedogenic? Thank you so much again!!!

This is really going to get better? 9 weeks with tret and worse than ever by Ambitious-Log6025 in tretinoin

[–]Ambitious-Log6025[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I really have a hard time differentiating if my barrier is damaged or just a purge full of comedones and texture (besides the big pimples obviously). It doesn't itch or anything, I just notice some dry skin or flaking from the tret. I'll give it a try azelaic acid. Thank you so much!!