differin vs. retin-a micro

jennymc41 · 08-05-2004, 03:59 PM

ive been on differin for over a year and it hasn't helped so i'm going to ask my derm about retin-a micro...which one worked better for you? ...which one worked faster? and did any of them make you more oily or cause a lot of irritation? thanx for any info on these

BorderGirl · 08-05-2004, 05:49 PM

I was on regular retin-a but couldn't tolerate it. Differin doesn't make my skin absolutely perfect, but it definitely helps. My doc usually plays around with my morning meds which I tolerate better instead of trying different retinoids.

jennymc41 · 08-05-2004, 11:20 PM

k thanx for ur reply ..anyone else??

Just-A-Boy · 08-05-2004, 11:58 PM

I have very very very mild acne... I get 2 pimples a month and its totally devastating for me!

So my doctor put me on 200mg of Doxycycline in the morning and Differin Gel its been more than a week and no more break outs!

Differin Gel made my whiteheads and blackheads vanish and finally my pores look smallers and my fine lines on my forehead reduced!

I apply Differin Gel in the morning and use Benzoyl Peroxide (ZapZyt) at night....

shawngt2 · 08-06-2004, 12:10 AM

I tried both and continue to use Retin-A Micro 0.1% Gel and find it works more effective on me for clearing my red marks and making my skin feel ultra smooth and clean looking up close.