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Differin Support

On 31/07/2017 at 9:40 AM, Lhong said: Hi RubyK! I am on week8 and hope differin to start working now because I still have outbreak which causes a lot of red spots on my face. I understan...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Differin Support

It's been 6 months since I am on differin and I haven't had any pimples for the past 6 weeks!! A couple of days ago, started alternating differin and dermatix ultra (for my red marks) at night. i did...

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8 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I am grateful that my acne treatment worked and now I am down to PIH. I am undergoing IPL treatment for the marks and there has been gradual improvement. Marks were suppose to clear after 2 treatments...

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8 years ago
Advice Needed: Doxycycline & Differin Treatment

It took me 5 months to see almost completely clear skin with differin. Marks left sucks a LOT but I agree it's best to get the breakout under control before starting a new treatment. I still get littl...

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8 years ago
Differin Support

Rant time. I can't help feeling low today. I am going through the last stage i.e. dealing with PIH. I have like 30 red marks on one cheek. I know IPL has help to fade those marks and it looks better ...

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8 years ago
Differin Support

Quick update. It's been almost 5 months since I started using differin. For me, it almost took me this long for the skin to 'stabilise'. At 4 months, differin was still clearing those leftovers closed...

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8 years ago
IPL expectations

Thanks Tracy for your reply! It's been a week since I had the IPL. My red marks did get redder for an hour after the treatment as you mentioned. Overall it has been a pleasant experience with no swell...

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8 years ago
Differin Support

I had my first IPL this morning. Prior to IPL, my derm informed me that there was no reason to stop differin. In fact his advise is to use differin as part of my daily routine indefinitely for maintai...

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8 years ago
Differin Support

Currently on week 15 and acne is still under control. A few small pimples here and there, feels like it's clearing the leftover closed comedones. Scheduled for an IPL next week to lighten the po...

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8 years ago
IPL expectations

Hi Tracy, I am scheduled for an IPL next week to remove my post acne red marks. From what I understand, I should be expecting 'coffee grounds' flakes after the treatment. Is this a sure thing or somet...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

8 years ago
Differin Support Group

18 hours ago, iHateAcneSoMuchPleaseHelp said: I started on 11/3/2017 or something. So i guess it has been almost 4 weeks. I agree with you. I have seen no big changes on my skin other than it b...

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8 years ago
Differin 0.1% initial Breakout?

On 27/03/2017 at 4:54 AM, Thetwald said: Has anyone else had an IB with Differin Cream? I'm now 5 weeks in and maaaan, I've been hit by quite a few nasty ones that actually hurt to touch. I'...

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8 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I have been on differin treatment for 3 months now for comedonal acne. There's been lots of improvement and I am thankful for that. The whole journey has been truly depressing. I have mainly marks now...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Differin Support

Completed Week 12! Down to one pimple and some whiteheads. I am happy to say that I am 98% acne free! Differin has definitely removed almost all of my closed comedones which was the whole reason I sta...

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8 years ago
DIFFERIN INITIAL BREAKOUT

1 hour ago, coldsinceyouleft said: I was interested in trying Differin. How mentally strong do I have to be to handle the initial breakout? I think it depends on your existing acne conditio...

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8 years ago
DIFFERIN INITIAL BREAKOUT

I totally understand when you need some reassurance that the treatment works. The IB is very disheartening and I had my doubts whether it was working. I too can't leave the house and don't even bother...

In forum Acne

8 years ago
Differin Support

I am currently on Week 9 and feeling really down. The PIH is just rubbish and pimples are still popping up. I know the breakouts are much less than 4 weeks ago but this just seem endless. HELP!!! Some...

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8 years ago
Differin Support

This thread is for differin users to share and support each other whilst going through treatment. I am currently completing Week 8 and the experience has been both terrifying and challenging mentally ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Differin Support Group

This thread is for differin users to share and support each other whilst going through treatment. I am currently completing Week 8 and the experience has been both terrifying and challenging mentally ...

In forum Acne

9 years ago