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So I started a regimen of onexton and retin a...
Acneewh101September 5, 2016
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So I started a regimen of onexton and retin a micro on August 16 initially the pimples were drying up until about 14 days in! My forehead is now loaded with big inflamed breakouts!! I hope to godddd this clears up soon..I haven't been too dry I use cetaphil products and moisture twice daily. Don't wear makeup. Use sunscreen when needed. Don't touch my face ever or pick. pics are in order day 1, 7, 14 and 21
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September 8, 2016
I have been using Retin A for over 20 years. i didn't have acne but uneven skin tone and wanted to start anti aging before I was too old! I am now 56 and my skin looks great. When I first started though, it erupted with both breakouts and massive peeling. It looked like my face was falling off. I backed off and used it every other night, a very small amount for my entire face. After a few weeks, all that stuff stopped and I went back to nightly application and only get peeling once in a while now when I over apply. I think you are in the purging phase. It isn't pretty but afterwards, your skin will look amazing. Good luck!
September 17, 2016
You are definitely purging which is quite normal. It doesn't happen to everyone, but a lot of people do experience it and especially so if they're acne prone. It will get better, just hang in there. All the best :)
September 22, 2016
Your skin is just purging from the medication... Happened to me too
September 26, 2016
Purging finally stopped at day 30 been gradually improving but sced look terrible!
September 23, 2016
Hey girl this is me too i get them like that in my forehead area, chin, jawline, and near the cheeks. Im using Retin A Cream 0.1% which one are you using
September 26, 2016
I'm using micro .08 it finally cleared up I don't want to jinx it but I think the "purge" is done but left nasty red spots ugh my forehead is shot
UPDATED FROM Acneewh101
1 month post
Purging
Acneewh101September 26, 2016
About day 30 breakouts subsided drastically I'm left with some of those tiny little bumps that scratch right off but yeah omg my forehead has so many red spots now leftover not at all happy about this already looking into scarring treatments have some consults coming up pic is from today day 41 all scarring couple tiny bumps left
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September 26, 2016
Hi, have you happen to have any problems with enlarged pores from your retinoid so far?
Also, I know it's hard, but refrain from picking, especially on a retinoid. Your skin is super sensitive right now, and picking will do MUCH more damage than good.
October 1, 2016
Honestly this doesn't look like purging to me, it seems like a chemical intolerance. You're getting PIH dark marks which I got when I was intolerant to Retin A-Micro 0.4. Eventually in some areas it actually left tiny chemical burns on my skin. It just seems too harsh for you. I would go back to the derm. I'm not a doctor and can't decide for you but if I were in your shoes I'd get a 2nd opinion.
You might be in the purging phase, though, but it should evidentially clear up.