A common success story is acne reduction. Many people with acne - prone skin find that tretinoin clears up their breakouts. It unclogs pores and reduces the inflammation associated with acne.
The 'tretinoin horror stories' often revolve around the negative experiences during its use. Tretinoin is a strong retinoid, and it can really mess with your skin at first. Some users have reported that it made their skin overly dry, to the point where it felt like it was cracking. This dryness can lead to pain and a general sense of discomfort. Also, there have been stories of people having a hard time adjusting their skincare routine because of how tretinoin affects the skin. They had to be super careful about what other products they used, and sometimes, despite all the precautions, the skin still didn't react well.
I know someone who used tretinoin to deal with fine lines. Tretinoin helped to stimulate collagen production in their skin. As a result, those fine lines became less visible over time. It really made their skin look more youthful and smooth.
In some 'tretinoin horror stories', users have mentioned that their skin became so sensitive that they couldn't go out in the sun without getting a really bad sunburn. Tretinoin can make the skin more vulnerable to UV damage, and this unexpected side effect can be a real nightmare for those who like to be outdoors.