posted August 09, 2000 11:42 PM         

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iv been on retin a for a week now and it really seems to be fucking up my face even more. is this temporary> and is the redness gonna go away? if not im gonna stop applying this shit right away. have any of you guys tried this stuff? ever since i took that finaplix shit the acne has become 10 time worse.

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posted August 09, 2000 11:48 PM            

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I believe retin a does make the redness and acne worst for a little while. If it continues to stay this way a week or so later, consult your doc.

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posted August 09, 2000 11:53 PM         

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what a fucking waste of money this shit was if its just gonna fuck up my skin more. i should have been put on the accutane a long time ago.

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posted August 10, 2000 12:22 AM         

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someone help me

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posted August 10, 2000 12:22 AM         

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someone help me im dying

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posted August 10, 2000 01:39 AM            

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do not use retin-a,it sucks
especially if go to tan or your in the sun

i use oxy pads it doesnt get clear up my face completely but when you start to get acne on your chest it will take it away before they appear. Equate cream works good on your face, most of my friends cleared up theyre whole face by using this stuff.

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posted August 10, 2000 01:48 AM         

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why the fuck did this doctor perscribe me this shit then

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posted August 10, 2000 03:45 AM            

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Retin-A works great, but only use it every other day. Do not use it every day!!! Just dab it on the zit with a Q-tip, and it only takes a little dab of the shit. If you have any of that Rugby 2% solution (for acne) then use this with it. Also, use it with rubbing alcohol. This combo clears my face and most of my back zits very effectively when I have a break-out. Just do not use the Retin A every day, and only use it on the zits.

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posted August 10, 2000 03:31 PM            

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I agree with MR. BMJ, use it only evry other day and be very sparing with it.....also if if your skins too red and sore, lay off it a few of days.

Retin-a is a drug which should be used with great caution, I only ever use the stuff on my back and shoulders, as when I put it on my face in any quantity, it makes me look like a beetroot!

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posted August 10, 2000 03:35 PM            

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there are a few different strengths of retin-a...if you are beet red, see if you can decrease the dosage...the stuff worked great for me as a teenager...yes, it does make you irritated for a little while (me: about two weeks)...stay out of the sun with it on though....oral accutane is harsh....my mucous membranes went through hell on that stuff...if it doesn't clear you up, youre in trouble...

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posted August 10, 2000 03:52 PM            

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Don't mess around, go with Accutane. Just remember to put on some lubriderm lotion about 2-3times a day and keep carmex on your lips are they will get dry and start peeling. Accutane totally gets rid of any and all blemishes.

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posted August 11, 2000 04:13 PM         

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bump for retin a .. my forhead looks like hell right now from this shit please help

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posted August 11, 2000 04:54 PM         

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If I get a zit, I just apply it to the area every other night before bed so it doesn't eat the skin off of my face. I have the regular strength and it seems to be more gentle.

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