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highfructose
November 6, 2010
| Pros | -not too harsh -easy to use -forehead is 90% clear!!! yes!!! -no more big zits -no more cysts -smoother skin -softer skin -overall quality of skin has improved -skin no longer dry -acne on cheeks mostly gone |
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| Cons | -VERY mild initial breakout -still have scars from old acne....urghhh! |
| Bottom line | okay, when my doctor first game me the sample tubes, i was really eager to try it out. i have had acne since i was 11 (i am 15 now) and in the past year or two, it's gotten a lot better. before, i had painful red zits all over my forehead, which made it look like red stucco. before using this, my forehead still had some zits, but most of the activity was centered on my cheeks, as it still is. i was afraid to try this because the reviews mentioned an awful initial breakout. i decided to go through with it anyways and i am glad i did. that said, my IB was really mild, nothing worse than what i get around my period. that cleared up in a few days. my doctor said that it works slow. i can't wait to see what my skin looks like in a few months! by the way, i'm using 0.3% gel and an oral antibiotic and cetaphil. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Megan
November 6, 2010
| Pros | -POSSIBLY helped clear my skin after 2.5 months, but only with the help of other products |
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| Cons | -gave me the worst acne of my life -made my skin red and a little yellowish -caused breakouts on my cheeks (I have never had a pimple on my cheek) -made my acne painful |
| Bottom line | DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT USING THIS PRODUCT unless you are ready to endure awful, painful acne for the next 2 months! I warn you, it takes months to work and the acne in the meantime is unbearable. I am 22, in college, and did not want to leave the house the entire summer. My derm. prescribed other medications to go along with it, (another topical and Birth control) and that is only when my acne started to improve. I am convinced that the birth control solved my issue. Save yourself the aggravation and try something else! |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $200.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
halina from Delaware, US
November 5, 2010
| Pros | Goes on smooth, no residue, clear. |
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| Cons | Expensive, ineffective. |
| Bottom line | I used Differin in high school for about a year and it didn't do anything. Now, as a 26 year old adult with acne, I gave it another go. I started it about a year ago this month and have used it consistently since. Absolutely no effect whatsoever. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...yeah. Anyway, it's insanely expensive. Even with my BC/BS insurance, it's $80/tube. Because of this, and maybe this is where I've gone wrong, I use it very conservatively. I cover my whole face with it every night, but I use a very thin layer and the least amount of gel I possibly need in order to coat my face. Doing it this way lets the tube last for about...4 months, maybe? Without insurance, I think it's something to the tune of $200/tube. Yuck. Even if you could stretch it out to 4 months, that's $50/month for a product that is no more effective than water. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $80.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Eirinn from Indiana
November 5, 2010
| Pros | Keeps the cysts at bay Brings existing acne to the surface to heal quickly Is effective a sole acne treatment Gives a great "glow" and evenness to the skin |
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| Cons | Cannot be used around eyes, nose, or mouth Does not prevent hormone-related breakouts Must use consistently - even taking a week off means dealing with more breakouts Can possibly lose effectiveness after a while |
| Bottom line | I've been using Differin gel as my sole acne medicine for about 2 years. Before that, I used it in combination with a external Clindimycin treatment (which was horrible). I've had acne for about 22 years. I would say to those who are just starting treatment to be patient. Adapalene is a retin-A variant that essentially causes your skin cells to turn over faster. So, initially, as it is "bringing up the acne" to the surface, your acne will worsen and your skin might flake. This might take several months. I experience this (especially along with the antibiotic), but I no longer have these side effects (and didn't after the first few months). I don't use any lotions, even in the harsh Indiana winters. Because you are turning over skin cells more rapidly, you'll get that "Differin glow," and to be truthful, look a little younger (retin-A is used to treat wrinkles after all). My concern, as I return to the dermatologist this week, is that Differin alone (after about 5 years of total use) is likely no longer working for me. The cysts are back, though these could also be stress-related or hair product-related or even hormone-changing related (eek!). I'll likely request that I keep using it, but ask for something internal to control my hormonal acne (possibly Spirolactone as an anti-androgen or Zinc as an anti-inflammatory). I would say that everyone's acne is caused by different things - finding those is the real challenge. But Differin has worked wonders for me . . . and I'm actually considered attractive now. It's always a good feeling. :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Anonymous from Australia
October 27, 2010
| Pros | Only been on differin for two months and my acne has already started to clear. Skin is looking a lot better, in smoothness and complexion. |
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| Cons | Dry skin to begin with, but easily avoided with a moisturiser. |
| Bottom line | It works extremely well, but you must be persistent and not give up hope. I did not really have an initial breakout, so i was lucky. Yes this product does take a while, but if most people were able to read it says it will take at least 3 months for it to start working. It says it on the pamphlet you get with it. I have been using differin for about 2 months now and have seen amazing results. I've tried proactiv and many other things. Proactiv completely destroyed my skin. Also for the retards in other posts that say it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, all antibiotics, washes, topicals, creams anything to do with treating acne will make your skin more sensitive to sun, as well as this. It's easily fixed by applying it at night before bed and washing it off in the morning and applying a moisturiser. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $50.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from Australia
October 22, 2010
| Pros | Does reduce acne, if you use it right and for long enough. |
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| Cons | Dries and irritates skin around eyes and nose at the beginning. Doesn't clear blackheads. When you get spots they are worse, take longer to heal and seem to scar a bit more. You probably wouldn't want someone to kiss you when you've put it on - if you accidentally taste it, it's pretty bitter. |
| Bottom line | I used Differin for 2 months & it was just terrible - same amount of acne as before, but the spots were bigger and took longer to heal. So I had another look at the reviews here & made a few changes. What I do now: - After cleansing, apply a pea-sized amount of Differin only to the areas that have acne, every night. Rub the Differin in gently but well. - In the morning, cleanse and use a small amount of Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion. Rub in gently but well. I also happened to reduce my caffeine and alcohol intake at the same time, and I had been using Differin for 2 months, so all this probably helped too. Still, I think using the Cetaphil moisturiser and making sure that anything I put on my face is well rubbed in is the key. I'm in my early 30s and have always had mild acne. I finally got sick of it so the doctor prescribed Differin. I'm quite happy with it now and will keep on using it. It cost $50 for 30 g, which lasts me about 3 months. Good luck! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Big_joe from UK
October 13, 2010
| Pros | Cleared my skin after just 3 months after 2 and a half years of suffering with acne. |
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| Cons | Dry skin. |
| Bottom line | I've suffered with acne for 2 and a half years and it's been hell. I was prescribed this 3 months ago, along with Tetraysal tablets and a Panoxyl face wash. I'm 100% clear now and thanks to this. It does dry out your face at first so use a moisturiser. I used Nivea sensitive moisturiser which took out the redness and I could walk around without a bright red face. Amazing product, not many people have faith in it but read my lof if you want it in depth. http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Panoxyl-Face-Wash-Tetra-t274053.html |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Katie from Pcola
October 13, 2010
| Pros | It works |
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| Cons | May take awhile; like 6 months. It works from the deeper levels of your skin, not superficial. |
| Bottom line | People...this product is a very slow working product that is intended to be used long term. You have to slowly start using it...a small amount every other day or every other other day. Use a light moisturizer to combat dryness and DO NOT apply it and then go in the sun without sunscreen. In fact apply it at night, in the morning wash your face and apply a topical antibiotic then sunscreen. If you experience a horrendous break out in the begining ask your Dr. for a short term script of oral antibiotics. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
Stefanie from New Jersey
October 12, 2010
| Pros | NONE!!!!! |
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| Bottom line | For those of you who used it and HATED it as I did. Those of you who had the worst break outs of your lives and stopped it, how long did it take to recover??? Because right now my skin is TERRIBLE and I stopped it about 5 days ago. |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | light |
soulbroryan from Auburn, Wa
October 1, 2010
| Pros | -Lightens scars caused by hyperpigmentation -Clears up acne -Less break out -only put on at night |
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| Cons | -Kind of Dries out skin -Expensive with out perscription, or maybe even with it |
| Bottom line | I have been using this product for exactly two weeks now and I am empressed. I was perscribed this with Doxycycline, which is an anti-biotic. These two togheter have been working togheter clearing up my skin better than its even been like before. In two weeks I go back to the dermotologist, in which they will slowly take me off of the anti-biotic. Hopefully Differin will be enough to help my skin a lot. Since I am half black I have hyperpigmentation which leaves really dark scars on my face. Right now it seems as if this product is clearing it up. People whine about the "Flacking" but if you put lotion on it, its fine. Also I use St.Ives face wash, which helps get the dead skin cells off leaving less flaking. I havent filled my perscription yet because it was $65, but the test tubes the doctor gave me have worked so far. I will see how my face looks in two weeks at my next appointment, and hopefully will post before and after pictures soon. My Acne is not clear yet, but this prduct has worked better then over the counter products i have tried, I suggest for anyone who has moderate acne to see a dermotologist |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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