Adapalene (Differin) Reviews
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Common brand names:
Differin |
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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
nonA
May 13th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Clear up my skin from cysts, no itching, no peeling, |
| Cons: | I wish it could also help with acne scars, a bit sticky (gel) |
| Bottom Line: | Differin is a very good product. I've used other topical solutions before but to no avail. However, it does took a while to be effective. One thing to note is don't use Differin in the day. It should be used at NIGHT ONLY, since exposure to excessive sunlight or UV radiation (incl. Sunlamps) should be avoided during treatment, as it might enhance the dev. of skin cancer caused by UV light. Please do take caution and read the leaflet thoroughly. If you need to use moisturizers, please avoid the oil-based ones as it can caused further irritation. If these are followed through, then it should work for you. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | nonA has used this item for about a month. |
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Elle, New Hampshire
May 11th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Works well, no stinging or itching, didn't irritate my skin too badly |
| Cons: | Some peeling of the skin in first days of use (quickly corrected with a gentle exfoliation method and SPF cream) |
| Bottom Line: | After about 13 years of dealing with moderate acne which hasn't responded to any type of skin care regiment, diet change, or oral medication, I was fed up. For so many years I thought that I was doing someting wrong. I have been using the Differin cream, which is for more sensitive skin, for about three weeks. My complexion is at it's clearest, although not completely. The tone of my skin is more even, the red is almost gone. I cannot believe the change I am seeing! In combination with this medication it is essential to encorporate some type of gentle exfoliating method as well as an SPF cream. This will minimize the amount of peeling and skin irritation. This medication actually recommends the use of SPF. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Elle has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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Josh, Clinton, CT
May 9th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Cleared up my skin fast (together with Benzaclin). Didnt breakout my skin like most people say. |
| Cons: | A little redness and dryness. |
| Bottom Line: | I use Differin in the morning and Benzaclin at night. Together they work great. Don't really know if used alone, it would provide the same results. I also use DML Lotion (not the moisturizer) to help with the dryness. After one and 1/2 weeks my skin is completely clear. It works! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Josh has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
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blue0202, Castlemaine, Australia
May 9th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Has stopped major breakouts, and acne I do get clears up a lot quicker. |
| Cons: | Is a bit pricey (I paid $35) but I use only a very small amount each day, so I think it will last a while. Dried my skin, but was able to balance the moisture in my skin with sorbelene cream. |
| Bottom Line: | Has been great, no longer gettin the large sore pimples I used to get. If I don't apply it everyday I do get small breakouts, but nothing like what I had. I still get blackheads, but I am just pleased that my skin has cleared. My skin did get worse before it got better with this product, but after a few weeks, it really made a difference. Moisturiser is essential when using this though. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | blue0202 has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 35.00 |
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Allison Eaton, Australia
May 9th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | It works, could see results in two days. |
| Cons: | mild burning of skin especially when exercising and slight drying around chin area. |
| Bottom Line: | First thing that has worked for me after spending hundreds of dollars at beatitians on various treatments and products. I am a 36 year old mother of two girls and stay very fit and healthy and was feed up with having bad skin constanly.If you find yourself in this situation see your doctor you wont regret it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Allison Eaton has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 40.20 |
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1 of 1 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Sarah, St. Paul, MN
May 7th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | It works! |
| Cons: | I have insurance but it is expensive if you don't have it. Can dry out your skin. |
| Bottom Line: | I have never had horrible acne but have been cursed with the always persistant "small bumps" on my forhead, blackheads around my t-zone, and minor breakouts around my jaw line. I am 25 and was fed up with not having a better complexion. I went to a Derm and she put me on differin 0.1 and an the antibiotic Doxycycline. I have only been on both for a little less than two weeks and I can already see a big improvement. I haven't got any breakouts and my bumps have decreased significantly. The derm wanted to see me again in a month and hopefully take me off the antibiotics and up the differin to the 0.3. I was lucky enough to not have any purging or severe dryness so I am truly happy. I have read that to see the true results will take a month or so - and I am anxiously waiting to see how much better my skin can get. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Sarah has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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1 of 2 visitors found the following comment helpful.
Mary Davis, Kenansville, NC
May 7th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | The first few days it cleared my acne |
| Cons: | It was painful. The stings and the tearing skin. My skin got so dry that it started to crack and bleed. it was very difficult to sit still in class. I ended up having to rush to the hospital because the stigns were horrible. it didnt get better at al |
| Bottom Line: | Don't use this product. It does everything except clear your acne. I couldn't find nay moisturizer to calm the pain. It leaves red, blochy spots of dry skin on your face and it burns to flash your face with just water. I couldn't even take a shower for a few days. My dermetologist prescribed it, but it didn't do anything for me. I payed $123.00 for this product and I ended up having to pay $600.oo for the trip to the hospital and gettin medication to treat my pains. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Mary Davis has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 123.00 |
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Nicki82, Toronto, Canada
May 4th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Been only using it for over a month and I've been seeing significant improvement. |
| Cons: | It can dry out your skin quite a bit for the first couple of weeks. |
| Bottom Line: | I've been suffering from acne for a very long time and this medication is the best I've used so far. I use Differin XP at night and Neostrata Toning Solution with Clindamycin in the morning. I use a very gentle cleanser (Clean and Clear Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin) and a very light moisturizer(Neutrogena Moisture Oil-Free for sensitive skin). My skin is really clearing up and if I do get any pimples, they are very small and barely noticeable. My scars are also fading. I am very satisfied with the results so far and I look forward to the next couple of months. I recommend it to everyone who has been suffering from acne for a long time like myself. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Nicki82 has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 15.00 |
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Allie, Illinois
May 4th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | it doesnt burn or sting, pretty gentle |
| Cons: | did not make any difference or clear up acne |
| Bottom Line: | I've been using this medicine for nine months now and at first it did a little bit but now I'm really starting to think that it does absolutely nothing. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Allie has used this item for about a year. |
| Price Paid: | 60.00 |
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Chloe, England
May 4th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | NONE! |
| Cons: | Swollen face, skin peeling and blochy, really stings, there wasnt a cream that i could find that would sooth the burning that the gel caused on my face i was in agony and it made me ill. |
| Bottom Line: | Do not use this! i have used it for one week and refuse to keep using it because im in pain. My face feels like its on fire and any creams i use makes it worse, i dont no what to use to sooth it - i stopped using it two days ago and my face is still peeling and stinging!. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Chloe has used this item for about a week. |
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