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So I just started Differin 2 weeks ago and am beginning to go through the initial breakout. I have just a ton of pustules all in the same area and obviously would like to get rid of them. Is there anything I can do to dry and decrease them in size or redness? I have been icing them every once in a while because that's supposed to stop the swelling. If I apply Differin on them, would that irritate them more, or make them go away more quickly? Should I stop putting Differin on them altogether until they are gone? Or should I do it every night or every other night?
Start with Differin every other night. Make sure to use a gentle cleanser before and follow (after about 20 minutes) with moisturizer. You want the differin to increase your skin cell's turnover. Are you using a topical antibiotic or benzoyl peroxide in the morning to help treat the acne as it surfaces? This can help reduce the severity of the initial breakout.
Start with Differin every other night. Make sure to use a gentle cleanser before and follow (after about 20 minutes) with moisturizer. You want the differin to increase your skin cell's turnover. Are you using a topical antibiotic or benzoyl peroxide in the morning to help treat the acne as it surfaces? This can help reduce the severity of the initial breakout.
I am not taking a topical antibiotic or using benzoyl peroxide, but I do take Amoxicillin twice a day by mouth which I was prescribed by my dermatologist.