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Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

@Katilein, the reason that your derm would not give the script is because many insurances won't pay for it. So if the office has to do a prior auth, they need to list acne as the diagnosis in order to get it covered. However, he should give you the script if you are willing to pay out of pocket. I would call your insurance company and find out if it is covered. My next step might be to find another derm.

Montana · ‎03-09-2010

It’s been several years ago, but my Primary Care doctor at Kaiser would not give me a script for Retin-A because I did not have acne. I just wanted to try it.

sassenach1 · ‎03-09-2010

I would be finding myself another derm. And I’d let him know why. Tretinoin is the gold standard for anti aging. It has mountains of peer reviewed research to back it up. I will be using it forever.

As for cost, GoodRx.com has excellent coupons. I won’t do the Indian pharmacies - that is just my preference.

City Girl · ‎06-10-2015

I totally agree with other posters, find a new dermatologist. I have been using Retin-A for more than 20 years and now at age 65 I see a huge difference between my skin and contemporaries. I have very sensitive skin but have gotten pretty accustomed to 0.025%. Even without insurance it is a bargain as it's the only skincare I invest in, beyond basic cleanser, moisturizer, and sunblock I buy at CVS. No expensive brands for me, even if endorsed by QVC

BTW: I have also gotten presciptions when needed from my primary care doctor and also gynecologist -- whoever is most convenient when I need a prescription.

City Girl · ‎06-10-2015

P.S. One tube of generic Retin-A (Tretinion) lasts me more than 6 months.

Nadine · ‎03-11-2010

My Dr who isn't a derm gave me a prescription. He said it was the only thing that does anything for your skin. I wanted it for anti-aging not acne which I don't have and he didn't hesitate . It was around 100 for the 45g tube and it's 0.25 strength. Should last for several months.

TY · ‎03-10-2010

If you can't get a prescription for Retin-A or don't want to pay the high price for it, why not give the OTC medication Differin (generic name adapalene) a try. In the U.S. you don't need a prescription, in Canada it's a prescription item. I bought a big tube of it on my last trip to Las Vegas and I'm using it for both acne breakouts on my chin and for anti-aging. The big tube is about $39 U.S. and the small one about $15. You can find it in the acne medication aisle of a drugstore or grocery store.

Go to youtube and search Dr Dray's channel as she's got several videos discussing Retin-A and Differin so that info may be helpful to you in deciding what to try.

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

I posted this earlier:

Check out Curology's site. You can get the Retin A mixed in with a few other anti aging/ fading ingredients for 19.99 a month. There's no office visit fee and they're offering the first month free. curology.com.