Background
Acne in Review looks at Retin-A Micro a topical acne treatment only available through prescription. It can start clearing up skin in as little as two weeks with full results after seven weeks. It will also help prevent future breakouts.

Retin-A Micro is the only acne medication that contains microspheres with tretinoin, the #1 medicine prescribed by dermatologists. Retin-A Micro helps clear up skin with low levels of skin irritation. The prescription is available in two strengths depending on your type of skin.

Specifically Retin-A Micro does the following…

• Starts works in as little as two weeks with full results seen after seven weeks
• Helps prevent future breakouts
• Minimizes irritation commonly experienced with Retin-A
• It is FDA approved and backed by its 30 year heritage of safe and effective use in treating acne

Ingredients
Retin-A Micro contains microspheres which are round microscopic particles made of synthetic polymer. These particles hold tretinoin in the Microsponge system, and the medication is formulated into a gel. The microspheres hold the medication in reserve, allowing the skin to absorb small amounts of tretinoin over time.

Retin-A Micro is a water-based gel that can be applied right after you wash your face, unlike Retin-A which needs a 20-30 minute waiting period. Retin-A Micro also reduces the amount of face shine.

Although its exact mode of action is unkown, tretinoin is thought to loosen and expel existing acne plugs under the skin and prevent new breakouts from forming.

Website
Our Acne in Review team found the Retin-A Micro website crisp and easy to navigate. The website is geared mostly to teenage girls, however, visitors can click on a link for teenage boys or adults to find specific information for these users.

Retin-A is a prescription based product, therefore the website differs from a lot of other over-the-counter treatments. This company recommends users speak to a dermatologist about Retin-A Micro, but still provide a fair amount of information on the product.

The website has tabs along the top as well as in the middle of the homepage. The sections of the website are divided according to where you might be in the prescription process. They have a large section about acne causes etc; the second section is about finding a dermatologist; and the third section is for those that already have a prescription of Retin-A Micro.

There is also an ‘ask us’ section where you can email any questions you may have, there is a FAQ section, and a prescription info section. Our only suggestion might be for them to add a testimonial section. Otherwise, our team found it to be very detailed and informative.

Lifestyle
To support its effectiveness Retin-A Micro is FDA approved. In its prescription information section, you can look at data collected through Retin-A Micro’s clinical trials. Our Acne in Review team liked seeing scientific data backing up Retin-A Micro’s claims.

Pros
What makes Retin-A Micro different from other topical acne medications is the Microsphere delivery system. Retin-A Micro claims to work better than Retin-A by itself because it is less irritating to the skin. Because of the patented Microsphere delivery system, the active ingredient, tretinoin, is delivered in timed intervals, creating less irritation.

Retin-A Micro should be applied once a day every night after washing your face. You only need to use a pea-sized amount and it should be spread all over your face. You should not use Retin-A Micro as a spot treatment, as this may cause irritation to your skin.

Cons
The website does not divulge any Retin-A Micro prices. But, since it’s available through a dermatologist prescription most drug plans should cover the associated costs.

The most common adverse reactions to Retin-A Micro were either mild or moderate irritation of the skin. The website also warns that this treatment may make you more susceptible to sunburn.

Tricks
If you get a prescription for the Retin-A Micro Pump, you can get a $50 rebate through the website. All you have to do is fill it out and send it in through the mail!