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Kayla from Massachusetts
April 10, 2010
| Pros | -Works wonders -Lasts long -Makes skin soft |
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| Cons | -Pricey -Works after 2/3 weeks |
| Bottom line | I've been using this for about a month now. It didn't work for about 2-3 weeks but now it works and I'm amazed. My face is so clear and it helps fade previous acne scars. I've been getting compliments on my skin which is definitely a plus! I wash my face at night with Cetaphil, after I put Oxy pads on it with a Neutrogena toner. About 30 mins later I apply this gel on my spots and go to bed. I wake up to what use to be a big pimple, to a tiny pimple. Amazing stuff! I recommend this. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $30.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
potpot
April 2, 2010
| Pros | good for sensitive skin, dries acne faster, for me no irritation because i only use it in one pimple only that is inflamed(big?).good results in time |
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| Cons | -pricy -it leaves a scar but i thhink it will fade away soon. |
| Bottom line | thumbs up for spot acne use only i didn't try yet for my whole face, i'm scared to try it. |
27inLA from Los Angeles, CA
April 1, 2010
| Pros | Easy to apply Small tubes goes a long way (3.5 months and i have more than half a tube left) Smoother Skin (in areas you are not breaking out) |
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| Cons | Every few weeks sudden outbreaks of: itchiness, burning, redness, irritation, scaling, peeling, like a deep sunburn, then breakouts. Severe cystic acne Not reliable Several outbreaks over 3.5 months of use |
| Bottom line | I used Differin with BP 4% wash for 100 days (little over 3 months). I stuck to it exactly as prescribed to me. I experienced severe initial flare ups of crusty red horrible skin followed by deep cysts and breakouts. Most of my acne is on my chin. I used Differin all over but didnt ever breakout on my forhead, upper cheeks or nose. Every few weeks I would develop severe cysts and pustules on my chin that would take 1-1.5 weeks to resolve. There were periods over the course of 3.5 months that my skin looked BETTER and had no active acne, though still had congestion that looked like there were acne underneath growing. However, without fail, my skin would go from looking healthier and better to total breakout. On the 100th day anniversary I saw a new dermatologist and stopped differin. I really wanted this to work. My acne on my chin is cystic and I think Differin is not a good choice for me as my acne is more stubborn, severe and hormonal. Made my skin so sensitive so when i used the BP wash skin was just peeling off and my face was ALWAYS bright red and burning after using a cleanser in the morning. I even switched for a time to a mild cleanser without results. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $88.22 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Caroline from West Linn, OR
March 26, 2010
| Pros | (for the .1% gel) -works well when used properly -does not sting or burn -a single tube can last you months |
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| Cons | -outrageously expensive without insurance -can severely worsen acne if too much is used at once -may dry out your skin -requires 8-12 weeks for real results, according to their website |
| Bottom line | I first used Differin over a year ago, for a total of eight weeks, during which time my acne only worsened to a horrifying degree. Before use my acne was light. After use, my skin became incredibly tender and began to peel and scale over, and the pimples multiplied and multiplied with each week. I did not see a dermatologist for this but rather was mailed the medicine with an informational packet through Kaiser. After halting that treatment I started to take a doxycycline antibiotic first once and then twice daily to repair the damage. Months later after my skin was more in control, a separate dermatologist recommended I use Differin again while continuing with the antibiotic. They stressed the importance of starting with a small amount to allow sensitive skin to adjust. Following those instructions, I washed my face every night with Cetaphil and applied a miniscule amount at first. Over two weeks I built up to the pea-sized amount you are usually told to start with. If your skin is sensitive at all, DO NOT start with a pea sized amount. This was the amount that make my face explode the first time. Be careful, be patient, and let it go to work. I am now about 3 months into my second round of Differin and still taking doxycyline twice daily. Though I still get fresh pimples, they are white and blackheads, few in number, and not the painful swollen ones I used to have. The many dark spots left by past breakouts have paled significantly, and some have completely disappeared. My skin feels smoother. The Differin does dry me out a bit, but I apply a moisturizer/sunscreen every morning and the problem is easily solved. Though results take time, I am confident that my acne is slowly getting better. Patience is key when using Differin, but if applied in the right amounts, it works very well. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $15.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Kelly from Mass
March 24, 2010
| Pros | None. |
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| Cons | -Extreme dryness even with moisturizer -made acne 100x worse (w/ 5 months of use) -not good for sensitive/combination skin -acne scarring -breakouts spread from initial area |
| Bottom line | I started using Differin 5 months ago. At this time I had pretty mild acne; just a few uninflammed comedomes on the forehead, small blackheads on the nose and 2 or 3 pimples at a time. After the first week of using Differin my face looked like it exploded with pimples; not just on my forehead but everywhere. I understood that this medication took time to work and stuck with it. Unfortunately it did not work well with my skin and I saw no improvement whatsoever. It not only made the breakouts worse but it cause my skin to be extremely sensitive and dry. I hate it cause after a month of stopping my face is still extremely dry and my once perfect cheeks are now red and blotchy with small bumps all over even though I did not apply it there! It also made the skin around my eyes extremely sensitive and dry. I cannot even apply my foundation anymore or my face just drys right up. Now I am starting to use Tretinoin to get rid of the hyperpigmentation from the old pimples and moisturizing with CeraVe (BEST MOISTURIZER EVER!) Since stopping the Differin my face is starting to heal and I've noticed a decrease amount in pimples. I'm not saying don't give it a try if you have terrible skin, but for those who have more mild acne, use a different treatment. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $20.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
JordanTL from Winnipeg,MB
March 17, 2010
| Pros | Completely got rid of my acne. I had pretty moderate acne and from time to time got a cyst. After using this product for around 5-6 months all my acne was gone. I was lucky and did not get dry, or have an initial breakout. |
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| Cons | Costs alot without plan Takes along time to work (5-6 months for me) After I stopped taking it my acne came back really bad |
| Bottom line | I would recommend it aslong as you keep going with it and don't give up. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Scott from Toronto,On
March 14, 2010
| Pros | - Cleared up most of my acne - Makes you sesitive to sun making it easier to get a tan |
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| Cons | - I had to use moisturizer to keep my skin from peeling - Very sensitive to sun |
| Bottom line | I found that this product worked better in the summer when the sun was on my face. I got burned easily so you have to be carful. I would recomend this product. Also didnt take very long to see results, about a week. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $7.86 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Catherine from Georgia, Alpharetta
March 10, 2010
| Pros | -Worked very well at clearing small, forehead blemishes. -Worked pretty well to keep my face clear(ish) |
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| Cons | -Somewhat drying but not extremely -It's not a miracle. It doesn't completely clear acne. -Didn't help my PIH (post-acne marks) |
| Bottom line | This stuff is WAY better than Epiduo. Along with Doryx, I'd say I was 70% clear. The only moisturizer that did well with my oily skin with this was Formativ Oily/Combination Moisturizer by Ulta. Takes about a month to kick in. Don't get discouraged if your acne gets slightly worse in the first week or two weeks of use. I liked this stuff, but I think I'll try Benzaclin. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous
March 6, 2010
| Pros | works well, esp skin with mild-moderate acne (whiteheads, blackheads, etc.) doesn't irritate too much if you use recommended dosage! (pea size amount!) one tube goes a long way |
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| Cons | takes several weeks to begin to see results may cause a slight increase in acne before getting better (even with use of an oral/topical antibiotic) expensive if you don't have insurance |
| Bottom line | I was skeptical of trying this product, especially because it would cost me about $200 since my insurance had a $250 brand-name deductible. I was also nervous about the infamous initial break-out. But after being on this product for just over a month, I strongly believe that this product is worth it. If you are worried about the initial break-out, ask your doctor to prescribe an oral/topical antibiotic. This lessens the intensity of the breakout immensely. However, you will still get a few extra pimples here and there even if you do take antibiotics. But for me, there was no "breakout" but rather a consistent amount of 2-4 pimples/whiteheads on my face for about 3-4 weeks. My face didn't break out all at once, but it was a little frustrating seeing another pimple appear right after another one disappeared. If you have oily skin like I do, I recommend Clean&Clear's Oil Absorbing sheets. They work wonders. If you're concerned about the red marks and hyperpigmentation left by acne, I recommend MaMa lotion (now called M2 lotion). It's a bit expensive, but you can it works! If you had consistent acne like I did (constant whiteheads) before starting on Differin, you'll be pleased to see a clear face after 1-2 months after use. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $180.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
katalynak
March 4, 2010
| Pros | It worked for me! Only thing that came close to completely clearing me up. |
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| Cons | Pretty strong chemical/ not natural. Can be expensive makes skin a bit more sensitive |
| Bottom line | I have used this in the past, and it worked within weeks. I went from having acne all over my face to just a few minor whiteheads, for the first time in years. It does make skin more sensitive and dry, my skin was very flaky at first but it could have been because I was using this with Clindoxyl. Once I stopped the clindoxyl my skin flaked less but acne didn't get worse. I decided to stop using this in pursuit of a more nature friendly product. We'll see if I can find it. Otherwise, I'm very impressed. I have used benzaclin, salicylic acid, proactive, and none of them were close to the results I achieved with this. It helped with redness and scars too and made my skin smooth. |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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