"i have been on this gel (1%) for 7 weeks now. i have had hormonal acne since 12, i am now 29. my doctor had me start with using it twice a week, then 3x a week, etc. yes, there was a purge and yes, it does seem to be still purging. the fact is that i&#039;m seeing improvement. i will not be stopping this treatment as nothing has worked like this before (you name it, i&#039;ve tried it). i would say i&#039;m seeing 65% improvement at this point. a huge plus is that i also have notice scars fading, wrinkles softened, and any wounds from picking definitely heal much faster. lotion morning and night, and cerave foaming cleanser. my skin hasn&#039;t been this healthy in a long time."