Adapalene - Differin

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What it is: Made under the brand name "Differin", it is a gel which is applied once a day.

What it does: Acne is thought to be caused by the skin cells inside the follicle shedding too fast and clogging pores. Differin gel slows down the accumulation of skin cells inside the follicle that plug the pores.

Things to be aware of while taking it:
(see full story for details)		 Exposure to sunlight should be minimized.

About 10-40% of patients experience redness, dryness, scaling, burning, or itchiness. Other adverse reactions were also reported.

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References

"Adapalene (Topical)." MedlinePlus. 2006. Thomson Healthcare. 2000 link.

Noble, S. L.J. Scott, and J. Waugh. "Adapalene: A Review of its Use in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris." Drugs 64.13 (2004): 1465-78. Abstract. PubMed. 9 Feb, 2005 link.

Noble, S. L.J. Scott, and J. Waugh. "Spotlight on Adapalene in Acne Vulgaris." American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 5.5 (2004): 369-71. Abstract. PubMed. 9 Feb. 2005 link.