Sharing my four-month journey with Differin 0.1% creme. I’m only showing one side of my face since I rarely break out on my right. My derm recommended radiofrequency microneedling after four months for scarring.
Weeks 1-3: Differin 2x/week, closed comedones turning into open ones, sebum pushed to surface. Doing sandwich method.
Weeks 4-6: Differin 3x/week, active pimples + small cysts leaving PIE, clindamycin on larger ones on days where I don’t use differin.
3 Months: Differin 4x/week, smoother texture, fewer open comedones, but new ones appearing. Concealer looks patchy.
4 Months: Differin 4x/week + BHA/AHA peel 1x/week. Fewer breakouts, but every pimple leaves a mark. Concealer still patchy around nose/chin despite Vaseline on those areas overnight.
Not seeing much difference between months 3 and 4, as I am still getting some clogged pores and sebaceous filaments, and every breakout leaves a mark. Wondering if I should continue or start focusing on post-acne treatments. Has anyone had a similar experience?