Discussions tagged “retinoids”

I just started using Retin-A 0.025% Gel for my acne. I've heard it can take a while to see results, but I'm hoping to get some insights from others who have used it. I've applied it every night for the past week, but my skin is still a bit irritated. Is this normal? How long did it take for you to see improvements? Also, do you have any tips for reducing the initial irritation? I'm really hoping this works because I've tried so many other treatments with no luck. Thanks in advance for any advice! Also, what if any side effects did you experience?