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Bad for Sensitive Skin

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Suddenly starting from the June-12 i am getting...

AnnaKSeptember 20, 2012
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Suddenly starting from the June-12 i am getting lot of acne, it might be due to stress or lot of chocloates or hormonal change but i am not sure. However it is universal truth that it leads to depression. I started with some home remedies but it made my acne more worst. I was frustrated and went to dermotogist on 1st week of Sept. He gave me two oral meds and 1 cleanser and 1 Retin-A.


1st week: nothing happened, acne/scars same as it is, little bit of peeling but my oral medicine caused headache and stomache upset so i discontinued oral meds after 1st week.


2nd week: oh lord its getting worst as everybody said, more breakouts :-( more peeling everytime i used moisturizer it burns like anything plus its so red and itchy ;-( i feel like everyone is looking at my acne when i go office. I am skipping Retin-A at night and waiting for my skin to be normal , starting week3 i will continue taking other oral medicine as doctor suggested.

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Megan P
September 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear you have been having acne breakouts. :( I definitely know how self conscious they can make a person. You mentioned you were taking an oral medication as well. I would love it if you would share the name of the oral medicine you are on.

AnnaK
September 21, 2012
Oral medicine- Doxycycline Hyclate, Spironolaction and Cleanser Sulfacetamide Sodium Sulfer. I will keep you guys posted.
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3rd Week: No good news, more burning skin and few...

AnnaKSeptember 27, 2012
3rd Week: No good news, more burning skin and few more breakouts. I used to use Retin-A daily now due to exterme dryness and redness i am using after 2 days. Doxycycline caused me lot of upset stomach so my doctor changed it amoxycycline. Not sure when i will get rid of it ;-(

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SmSm2010
September 27, 2012
I am as you dear !
the same corse ( Retin-A + Antiboiotic tablets ) and my changing in the face looks a bit like yours !!
that the skin is burned and the white heads increase :(

I don't know if that must be during the treatment because I read that it going up and down before the skin completely cure

Keep posted please
and thanx to share your experience that mach me !
Megan P
October 1, 2012

It really is frustrating to have to go through the "worse before it gets better" stage when you don't know 100% that there will be a better stage. To bad there aren't some quicker cures, I think we all would love that. Keep using it, most say it takes

If you haven't already, take some time to check out fattransfergirl and Carmen in Namibia's reviews. It would be great for you guys to touch base and be able to discuss what you are noticing with your Retin-A. :)

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4th Week: Due to the redness and burning of my...

AnnaKOctober 5, 2012
4th Week: Due to the redness and burning of my facial skin i stop using topical for 4 nights and guess what redness reduced (my face looks little bit better) but i am having breakouts again. I would say little bit of fadness in scars but there are 5 more breakouts. :-(

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skylarlux
October 11, 2012
It sounds like everything you're on is super drying. Your skin might just be too sensitive for it all. I've tried Sulfer cleansers and they made my skin so much worse. After all of the money I spilled out on pricey things, thinking they'd help, Clean & Clear Daily Cleanser really did a lot for me. I also quit using normal moisturizers after reading about using oils for sensitive skin. I use either avocado oil or jojoba oil. It made a huge difference. Retin-a has caused some random breakouts and would make my skin super red, too. On the days it really made my skin hurt, I'd use cortisone cream and it really helped sooth it, just don't use a ton. Hope this helps some.
Anonymous.S
November 3, 2012
Hi just be careful with cortisone. It's side effect of making the skin thin is irreversible.
angelina1
August 8, 2013
I had perfect skin, went for a facial and the beautician said to go on retin a for wrinkle prevention. So I used it for 2 weeks correctly, now my skin is burning, tingling, red, rashy and I can see more wrinkles! Im only 30, with no wrinkles at all and very clear skin before using the retin a. My doc put me on cortisone cream to clear it up, it was working but now my skin is so flaky and dry! Seems to flair up because I walked to my car and got a little sun on my face. Will my skin stop being so sensitive to sun?? Such a mess I have been in so much pain and crying for a week now.
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