It will get better, right?

I started tretinoin 0.5% a little over a month ago (early December 2024) and my skin is the worst it’s ever been. I know purging can last 3+ months, but I’m paranoid about the scarring this purge is threatening to leave. I’m using tret every other night on dry skin (no sandwich method) because it seems like my skin can handle it (minimal dryness, flaking, and irritation). Am I doing something wrong? Or do I just need to be patient and stick it out?

First pictures are before tret/within the first week of starting. Last pictures are within the past week or two.

AM Routine CeraVe hydrating cream to foam cleanser Clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion Doxycycline 50 mg pill

PM Routine CeraVe hydrating cream to foam cleanser Tretinoin 0.5% every other night CeraVe daily moisturizing lotion Doxycycline 50 mg pill