Getting acne on tretinoin

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I started getting acne on tretinoin since yesterday. I've been applying 0.05% strength every other day for 1.5 weeks now.

From what I read online this is my body purging impurities under the skin and that after a few weeks of this my skin will be better than ever.

Can someone who's used Tretinoin tell me I'd this is true? Also I'm using way more than the pea sized amount they recommend for the entire face. I probably use 6 peas worth every time.
 
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It’s common it’s calling purging
 
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How bad is that? Am I damaging my skin? I'll immediately start using less.

I wasn't experiencing any redness or peeling so I assumed it was fine.
 
its gonna be worse if youre using 6x the amount you monkey but its normal
 
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I probably use 6 peas worth every time.
Bros face after trying this

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1.5 peas at the max
 
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Ngl I've had a dull burning sensation on my skin all day. Idk why I'm experiencing no peeling or redness meanwhile people on Reddit say those side effects are horrible for them.
officially retarded to be honest id just stop tretinoin for a couple days then start using the normal amount
 
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Thats a good sign , the drug is flushing all the shit that’s underneath your skin . Try applying only 3x a week and moisturize more . I would get a OTC clindamaclyin phosphate as this magically kills any acne over night . Just ride it out brother , your skin will look amazing when it’s all done
 
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I apply tret every night but 5 min after I put a moisturizer on top

Also, I was on accutane before so I don't really remember getting acne before with tret.

What I can say is that even after accutane, if I stop tret for a week or something, I am going to break out (very slightly, but still).
 

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