Which topical retinoid is best

[addalinnerlight]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

 

[ThisCat]

adap for smaller acne
tret for moderate acne
taz for heavy acne

 

[Zeekie]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

Typically, the stronger, the better as long as your skin can handle it. From weakest to stronger: Retinol → Retinaldehyde → Adapalene 0.1% → Tretinoin → Adapalene 0.3% → Isotretinoin/Accutane (oral) → Tazarotene

 

[ThisCat]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

Should get adap bc its otc and most people dont have moderate acne
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[addalinnerlight]

adap for smaller acne
tret for moderate acne
taz for heavy acne

Which should I get im 14 and this is current acne i have like alot of red bumps especially in temple area

 

[Zeekie]

Typically, the stronger, the better as long as your skin can handle it. From weakest to stronger: Retinol → Retinaldehyde → Adapalene 0.1% → Tretinoin → Adapalene 0.3% → Isotretinoin/Accutane (oral) → Tazarotene

if it's your first time using retinoids then start with Adapalene 0.1% and see how you do, wait a couple months, and then consider if you'd like to upgrade to something like Tretinoin or a stronger Adapalene. I don't think you would need to go as far as using Tazarotene in 90% of cases.

 

[addalinnerlight]

Typically, the stronger, the better as long as your skin can handle it. From weakest to stronger: Retinol → Retinaldehyde → Adapalene 0.1% → Tretinoin → Adapalene 0.3% → Isotretinoin/Accutane (oral) → Tazarotene

Typically, the stronger, the better as long as your skin can handle it. From weakest to stronger: Retinol → Retinaldehyde → Adapalene 0.1% → Tretinoin → Adapalene 0.3% → Isotretinoin/Accutane (oral) → Tazarotene

Can youthful skin handle taz im 14

 

[addalinnerlight]

if it's your first time using retinoids then start with Adapalene 0.1% and see how you do, wait a couple months, and then consider if you'd like to upgrade to something like Tretinoin or a stronger Adapalene. I don't think you would need to go as far as using Tazarotene in 90% of cases.

Yeah I just want Quick results and heard Adapalene 0,1 is very weak and takes mad Long in impatient

 

[Zeekie]

Yeah I just want Quick results and heard Adapalene 0,1 is very weak and takes mad Long in impatient

Well, it's all relative. Adapalene is very weak when you compare to something Tazarotene, but that doesn't make it less effective. The reason why a derma will typically put you on weaker retinoids if your acne case isn't that severe is because it's because you're going to get very bad irritation, redness, peeling, dryness and flaking, and the stronger the retinoid is the worse those symptoms will be. Your skin will eventually adapt regardless, but do you really want to use Taz? Not only will you be in a world of suffering because of how strong it is, for a while at least, but it's also prescription only, meaning you're going to have to go out of your way to get a prescription or buy it illegally, not to mention it's significantly more expensive than Adapalene.

Your case is not severe so Tretinoin or Adapalene can deal with it easily, don't worry about fast results, the difference isn't even relevant, in fact I'd even say the fact that it doesn't work as fast is better because yeah you would see the fast results, but that would also come with nasty skin purging and retinoid burns.

If you've got Adapalene, start applying it 2-3x/week, then move on to every day as your skin adapts to it. This will deal with your situation easily, no need to nuke your face.

 

[addalinnerlight]

Well, it's all relative. Adapalene is very weak when you compare to something Tazarotene, but that doesn't make it less effective. The reason why a derma will typically put you on weaker retinoids if your acne case isn't that severe is because it's because you're going to get very bad irritation, redness, peeling, dryness and flaking, and the stronger the retinoid is the worse those symptoms will be. Your skin will eventually adapt regardless, but do you really want to use Taz? Not only will you be in a world of suffering because of how strong it is, for a while at least, but it's also prescription only, meaning you're going to have to go out of your way to get a prescription or buy it illegally, not to mention it's significantly more expensive than Adapalene.

Your case is not severe so Tretinoin or Adapalene can deal with it easily, don't worry about fast results, the difference isn't even relevant, in fact I'd even say the fact that it doesn't work as fast is better because yeah you would see the fast results, but that would also come with nasty skin purging and retinoid burns.

If you've got Adapalene, start applying it 2-3x/week, then move on to every day as your skin adapts to it. This will deal with your situation easily, no need to nuke your face.

My Derma told me to use Adapalene every night and azelaic acid every morning but I can deal with the very bad side effects of taz for 3-4 weeks should I get it

 

[Zeekie]

My Derma told me to use Adapalene every night and azelaic acid every morning but I can deal with the very bad side effects of taz for 3-4 weeks should I get it

First off, definately do what your dermatologist told you.

Second, should you get Tazarotene? I would say no, but you can do whatever you want, just understand the complications with it:
1. Tazarotene purging typically lasts 4-6 weeks, it could even go to 8 weeks.
2. Tazarotene is prescription-only, meaning you're going to need to ask your dermatologist (or another medical professional who can give it) for a prescription to be able to legally buy. If your dermatologist refuses and you can't get another doctor to give it to you, then you're going to need to buy from the internet and hope you don't get scammed.
3. Tazarotene is more expensive, maybe 30% more expensive usually.

Ask yourself, it's worth all the hassle for something Adapalene will solve anyway.

 

[khaleejicel]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

dont waste ur time coping just take accutane i wish i did the same for real

 

[Fvte]

Taz is supposedly superior to tret, I’ve not researched it enough tho

 

[addalinnerlight]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

Bump

 

[saiya]

just get tret easy to get prescriped and not cope like otc products

 

[addalinnerlight]

just get tret easy to get prescriped and not cope like otc products

Why not taz

 

[copercel123]

I was thinking if I should get taz, tret or adapalene im currently on Adapalene just started today but I can get taz in like 3 days of I just buy it. What do i do im 14 yr old

Tazerotene. As simple as that

 

[jeff1234]

Tazerotene. As simple as that

 

[addalinnerlight]

Tazerotene. As simple as that

Cant get it and im working my way up from adapalene

 

[addalinnerlight]

Cant get it and im working my way up from adapalene

Or I can get it buy illegaly

 

[Zain202]

I have been using tretiwell from skinorac and its good