Talk to me about Retin-a

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can get a script at Minute Clinics which is easier than finder a derm and making an appointment for six months from now.

Really? Like just go in and have some acne to show them? And ask for what specifically? Will they give you a script that says it is necessary so insurance will cover?

[Anonymous]

FYI - op here. I just called my primary care Doctor and asked them to call in the prescription. they did with no problem. I don't have a particular a close relationship with them or anything, so I'm guessing this probably means it's just not a big deal. I did offer to come in for an appointment if necessary, but I'm sure they realized that was a total waste of everyone's time and would be taking away from patients who actually needed the appointments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have heard alldaychemist.com referenced in DCUM threads as a decently reputable source for retin-A. Has anyone used? For me it is not just the cost, but the PITA of having to find a derm and scheduling appmt etc. A scam for the prescription creams.

I get Retin A from alldaychemist.com. It's the real deal & so much cheaper!

[Anonymous]

I'm 40 and have been using the generic version since June three times per week. Insurance covered it since the dermatologist asked is I ever got acne. Hmm...of course.

I haven't seen huge improvements but I'm scared to stop since then I'm worried my skin will look worse. It is always so dry and I slathern on moisturizer. Any advice DCUM? tretinoin .025%

[Anonymous]

Has anyone gotten Retin A from YoDerm?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm almost 40, fair with decent skin in terms of wrinkles but some discoloration from sunspots and hormonal stuff from kids. I'm officially done with being pregnant or trying to get pregnant so ready to try retin-a. If you've used it- how long did it take to see some results, does it help with pore size, did your skin look awful for a period of time before it got better? I don't have any acne but the reviews online scared me a bit since people said they broke out in horrible pimples. What kind of thick moisturizer do you use? What level of sunscreen do I need? I'll ask the doc too of course but hoping to get it from my primary care doc since our insurance is changing to an HMO and I don't think they'll approve a derm visit. Anything else I should know? I want to try this before moving onto botox or lasers or other more expensive stuff!

I know Retin-A gets a lot of love on this forum, I'll be the lone dissenter. I had a prescription from my derm because of acne. I have hardly any wrinkles so didn't need it for that purpose. All it did was completely suck out every bit of moisture from my face, even my lips would become dry.

I used just the tiniest amount and started off slowly with 2x a week and then every other day. Used a thick moisturizer afterwards to combat the dryness but after 6 months my skin looked much worse.

The acne went away and the pores on my nose were smaller but I looked much older due to the lack of natural moisture within my skin. It also irritated the balance of my skin so much that when I quit I developed rosacea.

I'll never touch it again. I look much better with moisture in my face from the inside and not just from a layer of heavy moisturizer. Now I use a lighter moisturizer that provides fantastic hydration and my skin looks so good. Glowing and healthy looking rather than the dull, moisture less look I had going on with the Retin-A.

Just wanted to offer another perspective here. It's not for everyone.

[Anonymous]

my teen son just got it for acne. 2 tubes came and I am thinking about using one. all the women in my family swear by it.

[Anonymous]

I'm 33 and I get a prescription for tretinoin from my derm. When I start using it, my skin gets flaky for a while (my skin is also pretty dry in the first place). I start with every third night, then every other night, then every night. It took me about 6 months to fully acclimate last time, then I had a baby and stopped, and now I'm restarting again. I layer lotion and/or oil over it - I alternate between Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference, Avene, Cerave, and argan oil, or some combination thereof. During the day I wear Avene or Cerave with sunscreen and sometimes a little oil. I love it and do think it works for fine lines and discoloration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just fyi, many insurance plans will not cover retin A or its generic version if the patient is over a certain age (around 30).

Huh. Mine is covered (I'm 40), because it's prescribed for acne and not wrinkles. I don't know any plan that will cover it for wrinkles.

This. Mine is covered too, only cost me my $10 copay. My dr tells insurance it is for acne, and unfortunately at 43 I still have some.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard alldaychemist.com referenced in DCUM threads as a decently reputable source for retin-A. Has anyone used? For me it is not just the cost, but the PITA of having to find a derm and scheduling appmt etc. A scam for the prescription creams.

I get Retin A from alldaychemist.com. It's the real deal & so much cheaper!

I did too and it appears to be the real deal. I've had a script from my derm here before and my skin reacted the same way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard alldaychemist.com referenced in DCUM threads as a decently reputable source for retin-A. Has anyone used? For me it is not just the cost, but the PITA of having to find a derm and scheduling appmt etc. A scam for the prescription creams.

I get Retin A from alldaychemist.com. It's the real deal & so much cheaper!

I did too and it appears to be the real deal. I've had a script from my derm here before and my skin reacted the same way.

How does this work? I went on the site and it said it was about $5. How can you get it without a prescription this way? A little confused...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard alldaychemist.com referenced in DCUM threads as a decently reputable source for retin-A. Has anyone used? For me it is not just the cost, but the PITA of having to find a derm and scheduling appmt etc. A scam for the prescription creams.

I get Retin A from alldaychemist.com. It's the real deal & so much cheaper!

I did too and it appears to be the real deal. I've had a script from my derm here before and my skin reacted the same way.

How does this work? I went on the site and it said it was about $5. How can you get it without a prescription this way? A little confused...

Because it's a generic from an Indian pharmaceutical company.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard alldaychemist.com referenced in DCUM threads as a decently reputable source for retin-A. Has anyone used? For me it is not just the cost, but the PITA of having to find a derm and scheduling appmt etc. A scam for the prescription creams.

I get Retin A from alldaychemist.com. It's the real deal & so much cheaper!

Do you need a prescription or can you order directly from the website?

[Anonymous]

Do you need a prescription or can you order directly from the website?


I want to know this too!

[Anonymous]

I ordered from the website with no prescription. When I bought they only has tretinoin gel, not the cream that I prefer. Now they have the cream so I'm going to buy again.