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Differin gel/cream

Hi, I have been on Differin CREAM for nearly 2 years now and basically just use it for maintenence -I have been pretty clear for over a year now. I filled my script for it and picked it up, obviously ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Some questions about differin gel

Hey, I have been using Differin for a year and a half and I also experienced what felt like millions of tiny bumps a short while into my treatment. Some of these came to be whiteheads, some became pap...

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8 years ago
Are these scars?

1 hour ago, PrayingForCure said: can't see anything, your good.  Really? I see lots of raised bumps just under both sides of my lips, it's hard to capture. Maybe this is a bett...

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9 years ago
Are these scars?

I've had some of these 'bumps' for a while(some, I think, are newer) and now I don't have acne anymore they've become very noticeable to me. They are flesh coloured and smooth to the touch. I have bee...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

9 years ago
Absolutely stumped to what this is...

Hey so I have been using Dans regimen / Differin at night for a year TO THE DAY! Overall I have had amazing results, my cheeks are clear, my nose is clear, my forehead crystal clear and had amazing sc...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
Got these products from a Dermatologist, How do I use them?

I haven't used the other two but I use Differin. I apply it (pea sized amount for whole face) every night about 20 minutes after cleansing. Leave it on overnight and wash off in the morning. Some peop...

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9 years ago
Question about Retin A

Really either way would be ok in my opinion. You're only supposed to use it at night because of photosensitivty issues. However, youre going to sleep in the mornings (and I presume covered from natura...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
First POST! Advice on Differin gel

Theres always gonna be the lucky people who clear up quick and/or avoid a bad initial breakout. I deffo know what you mean about being discouraged. When I got my IB I took a week off work and sat and ...

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9 years ago
First POST! Advice on Differin gel

Hey I would totally continue as I have been there. I was breaking out all the way to week 11 and by week 16/17 I was clear and still am just now and I am on week 22! Obviously everyone is different...

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9 years ago
Aczone and Differin

I think Im an oddball I have read so many people get super oily on differin but I got really dry lol! I stopped breaking out around week 10 and it only got better from there. I still have a ton of mar...

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9 years ago
Aczone and Differin

I cant speak for Aczone as I have never used it but I can speak for Differin! I would think it's definitely initial breakout. On my week 3 I had about 30+ zits and bumps on either side of my face a...

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9 years ago
Roaccutane - 2nd Course Advise - Results

Hi! My first course cleared me for a good few years and like you I started getting bad again. I finally, after 6 months -as you say NHS!, got my second course last year and finished it in April of ...

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9 years ago
The Differin Diaries

You're so lucky! I havent read all 21 pages but how was your acne to begin with? like was it hormonal, food sensitivity etc?  Also, did you have a purging period? its been 3 months and i h...

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10 years ago
The Differin Diaries

Hey, just a little update!I am fast approaching 4 months using Differin and nearly 2 months of clear skin and my dermatologist discharged me from the clinic today! She was actually asotunded how well ...

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10 years ago
How Long Did Accutane Keep You Clear After Ending Treatment?

I have been on it twice.   First time I was clear for about 3 years. Second time I was clear for about 3 MONTHS.   Hope you have a way better experience

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10 years ago
Should I Go On Accutane A Second Time? Please Help

It's definitely worth a shot going on a second course, if that's what you want, especially since you had your first course so young. A second course can do the trick for a lot of people. For me, perso...

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10 years ago
Dating With Acne

I started dating my now fiance when I had cystic acne. He's ridiculously good looking, gets like 1 pimple a year and I never thought I had a chance. Everyone in my work had a crush on him but for some...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Derm 5 % Bp Or 10%?

Definitely start with the 5% and use sparingly to avoid irritation. Personally, I would never use the 10%. I found out from this website that the weaker strengths are just as effective but with obviou...

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10 years ago
Retin A

Hi and welcome! This is completely normal with retinoids. It has to draw all unsurfaced acne out before it can heal your skin.

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10 years ago
Tretinoin Cream Question

I did this with Differin as well. I, too, had little irritation from using too much either. When I read that I was using too much I just reduced the amount and it didn't stop working or anything like ...

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10 years ago
What Kind Of Scarring Do I Have?

Hi guys I never paid my scarring any attention until now as I am, for the first time in years, consistently clear. Really just looking for advice on what kind of scarring I have and what I can do fo...

In forum Scar treatments

10 years ago
*pictures Body Image: How Clear Is Considered Clear?

Hi I am like this as well! For me it stems from being unsuccessful with accutane. Twice. I have now been clear thanks to topicals for nearly a month and hopefully much longer too. However, I get an ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
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I've never tried it because I heard it can take way longers to see results this way, but I haven't read anywhere it can break you out more or anything. I usually moisturise 15-30 mins after I put it ...

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10 years ago
Acne In The Media

In the UK we just had a burst of 'acne awareness' from a blogger called Em Ford who has acne and made a video of herself bare faced along with bad comments people made about her on instagram. It laste...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
The Differin Diaries

Hey guys I am now on week 11 and if youre reading this pleaseee stick at it! I literally just realised laat night how well this is working. Did a little comparison picture of week 1 VS week 11. My b...

In forum Personal logs

10 years ago