"my self esteem is non-existent right now! i have been using tetrinoin .025% for nearly 3 weeks now for cystic acne on my chin. while it has helped the cysts on my chin, my entire face has broken out. i&#039;m getting pimples on my cheeks and i have never had a problem with pimples on my cheeks! about 2 weeks ago my skin was flawless and i was so excited about this medication, but now i don&#039;t know what to think. i am hoping this is just the &quot;purge&quot; stage that so many have mentioned. and that it ends soon. i am miserable! i am going back to my dermatologist in a week so i&#039;ll see what he says."