Valerie, EMT replied: "I have been using Differin gel 0.1% for the past 8 years for my acne. I started using it when I was 13 and now I am 21. I had severe acne on my face, arms, and back. I have VERY sensitive skin, so a lot of the products I tried didn't work, including Pro-Active. This gel was the only thing that worked for me. As I said, I do have very sensitive skin and the same thing happened to me as it is to you. Mine would get so bad that it burned and peeled and itched at the same time. I found a solution to it though. Try using it every other day. On the nights that you aren't using it, buy a facial moisturizer cream. I use Dove deep moisture facial cream with an SPF of 15. I put that on at night in place of the Differin. It helps to keep my skin from burning and peeling. If every other day isn't working, try the Differin every 3 days. Nothing will work like magic and make the acne go away, but after consistant use over several months, it will take care of the problem. I know the literature for Differin says it takes a month to work and that acne can get worse before it gets better (which I found to be true when starting the gel). You definitely need to stop using it every day or you will destroy your skin. Don't quit using it but try every other day with a moisturizer cream. It worked for me and I got great results from Differin when everything else failed. Please be patient. This is from the Differin gel website: ADVERSE REACTIONS: Some adverse effects such as erythema, scaling, dryness, pruritus, and burning will occur in 10-40% of patients. Pruritus or burning immediately after application also occurs in approximately 20% of patients. The following additional adverse experiences were reported in approximately 1% or less of patients: skin irritation, burning/stinging, erythema, sunburn, and acne flares. These are most commonly seen during the first month of therapy and decrease in frequency and severity thereafter. All adverse effects with use of DIFFERIN Gel during clinical trials were reversible upon discontinuation of therapy."

Jussy (: replied: "benzoic peroxide is the most amazing pimple fighter. if you're 18, then you shouldnt have ance for much longer.... once your hormones stop going insane, your pimples fade... however your family history/skin type could make things different. prescription ance fighters are the best and most reliable; just MAKE IT A HABIT! if you do it every 3 or 4 days that isnt gonig to work, DAILY is key."

Skin911 replied: "tretinoin is responsible for peeling of your skin; clindamycin is the antiboitic (i presume this is for acne); now that you're peeling, you can DECREASE usage of the tretinoin to avoid further and unnecessary peeling; but continue the clindamycon for continuous bacterial protection; peeling/exfoliation is necessary to remove the topmost dull skin that clogs your pores and prevent blemishes to occur; while clindamycin kills the bacteria.. tretinoin makes peeled skin more sensitive to the sun so it's IMPORTANT to wear sunscreen to prevent sun damage and uneven skin tone. other thing, use cotton balls to apply the medication.. it's less infectious and pressure on the face. :-)"

Lunaeclipz replied: "Yes have heard of this dry skin reaction try oil of olay for sensitive skin"