Differin vs Retin A micro? - Page 2

TakitEZ · 03-27-2003, 01:29 AM

Both made my face really red. And none of them worked to get rid of my clogged pores.

I used both for about 8 mos each.

DeeDeeWith3 · 03-27-2003, 10:59 AM

Wow!! I am sorry that no one has done well on these medications. I am doing fairly well on the Retin A Micro, but I think I could be adding something for daytime use, as I have said all along, namely a topical antibiotic, BP preparation, or combination of both. What do I know? I didn't go to school for it. More details to follow shortly.

CHICKLET21 · 03-27-2003, 11:10 AM

Have you used either? Your experiences please. Describe your acne as mild, moderate, severe, hormonal, etc, and if you are male or female. I am a retin A micro user and wanted some comparisons of the 2 prescriptions. Thank you! D-

I used differin gel for 9 10 months, my acne; mild/moderate but persistant, female.
in my opinion defferin is crap, it did nothin to my skin.

Peanutz1703 · 03-27-2003, 12:08 PM

22 F, moderate, hormonal acne. i use differin (AM)along with Benzaclin (PM) and my face has cleared a little bit, but its only been a month and a half. I notice that neither have really prevented blemishes, but rather help them heal faster. However every once in a while a grayish spot lingers around for a while after the blemish has healed. Ive heard that this is a side effect of the benzaclin tho. I will be discussing it with the derm at my 3 mos visit.

EMMANUEL · 03-27-2003, 02:11 PM

I've used differin, and it made my skin worse. I switched to retin-a micro, and that worked well, except it made me oily, and not 100% clear, but I looked fine.

I'm now on tazorac 1%, and I LOVE it! It is a retin-a derivative, but stronger. Also, it controls oil and moisturizes by balancing the skin, unlike retin-a . If it can control my oil, it's a wonder drug! I also use brevoxyl face wash; it's prescription, and I love that as well. My Dr. also has me use metrogel mixed with some elidel in the a.m.--I know, I'm on a lot of meds, but they work.

I know everyone's skin is different, but it works for me: oily, mild to moderate adult acne, I wouldn't say hormonal, although I did just break-out really bad before my last period, and I don't usually break-out.IMHO, I think it was b/c I was using 5%, instead of 1% Tazorac.
HTH