Hey everyone,  
I’ve had stubborn closed comedones (tiny bumps) for a few years and recently started a proper skin treatment with my dermatologist.

Here is my current routine and progress:  
🧴 **My Routine:**  
**AM:** Simple Face Wash + Nadoxa Gel + Moisturizer.  
**PM:** Simple Face Wash + Moisturizer + Tretinoin 0.05% *(I started on 0.025% first, which brought out more bumps, then moved up to 0.05%)*

**Meds:**  
**Lymecycline 408mg** (taking for 5 weeks now, doctor just added 4 more weeks)  
**Fexofenadine 120mg** (daily antihistamine)

🔍 **How My Skin Is Doing:**  
**No peeling:** Surprisingly, tretinoin hasn't caused my skin to peel or dry out, probably because I put moisturizer on first ("buffering").  
**Still bumpy:** My forehead and lower cheeks still have deep texture and small bumps under the skin.  
**Dark marks:** I have a few small scabs/dark spots from accidentally picking at my skin. My derm said temporary darkening happens with tretinoin as it brings everything to the surface.

❓ **My Questions:**  
If you used Lymecycline for closed comedones, **how long did it take to actually start seeing smooth skin?** Is it normal to still feel stuck at 5 weeks?  
Has anyone else cleared deep bumps with tretinoin **without having any peeling skin?**  
Any advice or experiences would be so helpful! Thank you!

5 weeks on Lymecycline & Tretinoin for closed comedones. Feeling stuck on progress!