This sub is a place where people come together to talk about the safe and reasonable of use tretinoin (Retin-A). **Tretinoin is a prescribed topical retinoid used for acne and anti-aging.** Tretinoin is well known for accelerating skin cell turnover and infamous for its lengthy purging period. It is also very drying to the skin. Tretinoin is definitely not for everyone.

If you are taking tretinoin as prescribed by a dermatologist, have taken it in the past, or you are simply interested, you are most welcome!

Feel free to use this sub for all your questions and concerns.
You can rant/rave all you want, no shame =) **Support for our members comes first, not tretinoin.**

**RULES:**

1. Be nice. Be patient, be supportive, be helpful. Follow good [reddiquette](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette). Use the report button if you see anything inappropriate. It's anonymous!  Feel free to message the mods about any questions or concerns.

2. No sales of tretinoin are allowed here. Try /r/skincareexchange instead.

3. Keep posts related to tretinoin. Posts of products must include a detailed review. 

4. If you're asking for advice please include:

- **Tret info**: what percentage and what formulation of tret (cream, gel, micro) are you using?
- **Time on tret**: How long you've been using tret.
- **Goals**: Your skincare goals (anti-aging? hyperpigmentation? acne?).
- **Routine**: what products you currently use, how you apply them, etc. if it is relevant to your question.

**ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:**

* [Official Tretinoin Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/index)  - Check out our wiki for all your questions about tretinoin! It has everything you need!

* [Research Summaries](https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/research-summaries) - Contributed by generous and thoughtful users just like you!

* [Tretinoin Patient Instructions](https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/tret-instructions)  - Everything your doctor should have told you.

* [Find a Dermatologist](http://www.aad.org/find-a-derm) - American Academy of Dermatology search feature to locate reputable dermatologists in your area.

* [Curology](https://curology.com/) - Low-cost, online dermatology service. Not currently available in all states. Read more about Curology [here](http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/2bizmf/i_am_a_dermatologist_at_pocketderm_ama/).

<div class="md">This sub is a place where people come together to talk about the safe and reasonable of use tretinoin (Retin-A). Tretinoin is a prescribed topical retinoid used for acne and anti-aging. Tretinoin is well known for accelerating skin cell turnover and infamous for its lengthy purging period. It is also very drying to the skin. Tretinoin is definitely not for everyone.

If you are taking tretinoin as prescribed by a dermatologist, have taken it in the past, or you are simply interested, you are most welcome!

Feel free to use this sub for all your questions and concerns.
You can rant/rave all you want, no shame =) Support for our members comes first, not tretinoin.

RULES:

<ol>
<li>Be nice. Be patient, be supportive, be helpful. Follow good <a href="https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette">reddiquette</a>. Use the report button if you see anything inappropriate. It&#39;s anonymous! Feel free to message the mods about any questions or concerns.</li>
<li>No sales of tretinoin are allowed here. Try <a href="/r/skincareexchange">/r/skincareexchange</a> instead.</li>
<li>Keep posts related to tretinoin. Posts of products must include a detailed review. </li>
<li>If you&#39;re asking for advice please include:</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Tret info: what percentage and what formulation of tret (cream, gel, micro) are you using?</li>
<li>Time on tret: How long you&#39;ve been using tret.</li>
<li>Goals: Your skincare goals (anti-aging? hyperpigmentation? acne?).</li>
<li>Routine: what products you currently use, how you apply them, etc. if it is relevant to your question.</li>
</ul>

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/index">Official Tretinoin Wiki</a> - Check out our wiki for all your questions about tretinoin! It has everything you need!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/research-summaries">Research Summaries</a> - Contributed by generous and thoughtful users just like you!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/tret-instructions">Tretinoin Patient Instructions</a> - Everything your doctor should have told you.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aad.org/find-a-derm">Find a Dermatologist</a> - American Academy of Dermatology search feature to locate reputable dermatologists in your area.</li>
<li><a href="https://curology.com/">Curology</a> - Low-cost, online dermatology service. Not currently available in all states. Read more about Curology <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/2bizmf/i_am_a_dermatologist_at_pocketderm_ama/">here</a>.</li>
</ul>
</div>

Welcome to /r/tretinoin!

t5_31nsz

A place to discuss retinoids including tretinoin / retin-a, adapalene, differin, tazarotene, and  trifarotene (NOT retiNOLs or Accutane). Stay moisturized!!

<div class="md">A place to discuss retinoids including tretinoin / retin-a, adapalene, differin, tazarotene, and trifarotene (NOT retiNOLs or Accutane). Stay moisturized!!
</div>

Thanks for posting to /r/tretinoin! Please [__read the wiki__](https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/index)! All the basics are covered there.

If you're __asking for advice__ please include:
    
* **Tret info:** what percentage and what formulation of tret (cream, gel, micro) are you using?
* **Time on tret:** How long you've been using tret.
* **Goals:** Your skincare goals (anti-aging? hyperpigmentation? acne?).
* **Routine:** what products you currently use, how you apply them, etc. if it is relevant to your question.

<div class="md">Thanks for posting to <a href="/r/tretinoin">/r/tretinoin</a>! Please <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tretinoin/wiki/index">read the wiki</a>! All the basics are covered there.

If you&#39;re asking for advice please include:

<ul>
<li>Tret info: what percentage and what formulation of tret (cream, gel, micro) are you using?</li>
<li>Time on tret: How long you&#39;ve been using tret.</li>
<li>Goals: Your skincare goals (anti-aging? hyperpigmentation? acne?).</li>
<li>Routine: what products you currently use, how you apply them, etc. if it is relevant to your question.</li>
</ul>
</div>

Esthetician said tret is “never” for long term?