"so i was prescribed this medication a while ago, but i basically gave up every time things got painful. that for me, was about 5th day in. i&#039;d been told to persevere and that the pain and dryness would stop after the first 2 weeks. but i decided to only use it when i had breakouts. however, this medication brings out the acne before clearing it, so of course your acne is going to get worse before it gets better. 



however, i now use it everyday. i have very sensitive skin so i can&#039;t use a lot of moisturisers because they burn. but i&#039;m using some garnier moisturiser and an oil based one from lush whenever my skin feels a little dry, and i have not had a painful night since. and no extreme dryness or flaking either. brilliant!"