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    Condition: Acne
    4/21/2010 4:40:39 AM

    Reviewer: Aki Lacandelaria, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I started using this drug 3 weeks ago after my dermatologist prescribed it, i have seen significant improvement in my acne condition(and self esteem!!). I use it once a day at bed time, i wsh my face in the morning and afternoon and apply only Bioderma 60+sunscreen. It is a bit expensive , but well worth every dime.

    Condition: Acne
    3/4/2009 10:02:03 PM

    Reviewer: 8716, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have used it over 10 years with no adverse affects. It is the best treatment I have ever used for acne. I had a terrible case of cystic acne when I was younger and my complexion is perfectly clear now. It is easy to use. A little dab(size of a pencil eraser)per application is all you need. It's very expensive but it lasts a long time and the results are worth it. One 30gm tube lasts 6 month ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    10/3/2008 11:51:45 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I use this in the mornings. Have used it for a couple of months now. Overall, I really like it. It is one of my favorite treatments I have used on my acne, and I have used A LOT. Unlike some other meds I've used, I don't have to refrigerate it or worry about it bleaching fabrics. It doesn't cause stinging, peeling, drynes. Nothing. The consistency is nice. I experience absolutly n ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Acne
    1/6/2008 8:03:31 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I have used it twice a day 1 1/2 years .no problems

    Condition: Acne
    12/30/2007 3:50:08 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I was prescribed this by my dermatologist. Now that I am uninsured it is insanely expensive. I don't see any generics listed, although I have seen it listed as an ingredient in some OTC acne treatments. I would love to find an OTC that works, at an affordable price.

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