It’s Horrendously more expensive from that company.
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It is. But it’s a prescription drug in this country. If I have a bad reaction, or something goes wrong, some people can have severe side effects, what would I do if I’d bought it from a Spanish pharmacy online? Maybe I’m being overly cautious, I just prefer to play it safe.
So I’ve been using tret every other night for a week and using moisturiser as a barrier. Purging has well and truly started in the form of cystic acne but this isn’t bothering me too much as I expected it and we are in lockdown so a great time to start. However, I’m thinking I might have to stop because I had stitches on my face 4 weeks ago (the stitches were removed 2 weeks ago) and I’m worried these breakouts will start affecting the healing 
I’m not applying it anywhere near the scar obviously but breakouts are just everywhere atm!
I’m not applying it anywhere near the scar obviously but breakouts are just everywhere atm!
Thinking of trying a bit on my face, do you think it would be ok?
Assuming your face looks like a foot, yes do it ASAP
Just want my dark patches gone
Has anyone used 'pharmacy' sites like this one?
www.unitedpharmacies-uk.md
Quite a few have come up when I google it. Seems too good to be true? I think it's coming from abroad but it only comes to around £20 with postage...
Retino-A Cream (Tretinoin) - 0.05% (20g Tube) - United Pharmacies (UK)
Retino-A (Tretinoin) is a topical form of vitamin A which is applied to the skin to treat acne. It works by affecting the growth of cells in the skin, and helps to heal acne pimples and rejuvenate the skin. Some patients use this product to help reduce fine wrinkles and to improve the overall...
Quite a few have come up when I google it. Seems too good to be true? I think it's coming from abroad but it only comes to around £20 with postage...
Yes, right back when I started on Tattle someone mentioned a site to purchase but they wanted a direct bank transfer and it kinda put me off....let me look back and see if I can find more detailsHas anyone used 'pharmacy' sites like this one?
Retino-A Cream (Tretinoin) - 0.05% (20g Tube) - United Pharmacies (UK)
Retino-A (Tretinoin) is a topical form of vitamin A which is applied to the skin to treat acne. It works by affecting the growth of cells in the skin, and helps to heal acne pimples and rejuvenate the skin. Some patients use this product to help reduce fine wrinkles and to improve the overall...
Quite a few have come up when I google it. Seems too good to be true? I think it's coming from abroad but it only comes to around £20 with postage...
I’d read the reviews and decide but if you go ahead and it works out fine please let me know x
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I had this for about 4/5 months but now my skin is perfect. No spots at all and I’ve maintained this for 4 months. it was worth persevering with. I use skin + me tretinoin 0.06% with 4% niacinamide and 4% Azelaic Acid. I used dermatica before but prefer Skin + Me as their doses are measures.I’ve been using skin + me tret for 3months and my skin is worse than it has ever been. I am through the dry patches stage but my skin is still purging so badly. I’ve broken out in cystic acne on my cheeks, jaw line and forehead. They’re so painful, I’m giving up on tret now. I’ve cancelled my subscription now.
I hope you get on better with it than I did
no, it’s a prescription drug so would only consider buying it from a reputable source. There are plenty of places you can get it legitimately for about £20.Has anyone used 'pharmacy' sites like this one?
Retino-A Cream (Tretinoin) - 0.05% (20g Tube) - United Pharmacies (UK)
Retino-A (Tretinoin) is a topical form of vitamin A which is applied to the skin to treat acne. It works by affecting the growth of cells in the skin, and helps to heal acne pimples and rejuvenate the skin. Some patients use this product to help reduce fine wrinkles and to improve the overall...
Quite a few have come up when I google it. Seems too good to be true? I think it's coming from abroad but it only comes to around £20 with postage...
Ah I knew there must be a catch, the bank transfer thing does indeed sound dodgy. Thanks for the heads up! I think I'll try Dermatica at some point. I use Aknemycin atm which has some tretinoin but not a lot so something stronger might work.
Where would you suggest purchasing from?
I signed up to dermatica this week, waiting for it to arrive 
I posted further up thread, I signed up to Dermatica in November and so far so good. To me, it’s more expensive but I’d rather buy on prescription from a dermatologist, then at least if you have any problems help is at hand. Buying from an overseas online pharmacy you don’t know what you’re potentially getting, and if you have a reaction or worse, who would you turn to?
With Dermatica you can adjust the frequency of your prescription, so if you only use your tretinoin every other night and your prescription lasts 2 months, you’ll only be paying £11 a month. So it can end up more affordable. Plus you’re not using any other fancy skin creams, so you’re saving money there too.
You can cancel any time you like as well.
I don’t work for Dermatica btw
skin + me or Dermatica
Thank you to everyone who recommended dermatica! I’ve been using it for a month and my skin is finally calming down! Yay!
This is so good to hear, I just signed up for it the other day! I'm getting tretinoin and hydroquinone, which I've never tried before!
Oooo exciting! Is the second one for redness and skin tone?
I’m on Adapalene 0.1% / Niacinamide 4% / Clindamycin 1% lotion. It’s cleared up my skin so much. I just have those frustrating little pimples that are under the skin! I really hope they improve too!
Yes I think so - I'm quite pale and I've got lots of blotchy red marks from previous breakouts, so it will be great if it can fade them.
Just got home and my cream has arrived! Excited to try it.
Yay perfect timing! Good luck and I’ll look forward to your update!xx
I’m so glad that you’ve had some encouraging results @Kindred_ and I hope you do too @sleepflowers ! I just did my first 3 month review consultation today and I’m still very happy. I love having such a simple skincare routine and it’s saving me a fortune - I’m no longer wanting to buy every new serum and cream that comes on the market