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Adapalene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in...

Adapalene is a vitamin A derivative called a topical retinoid. It helps clear acne by promoting skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in the skin.

Non-prescription adapalene is available only in 0.1% strength.

Adapalene is topically applied usually once a day before going to bed to all acne-affected areas of the skin, and not just on individual pimples themselves.

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October 14, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Have stopped using it and still have scars

It made me breakout really bad and was supposedly supposed to get better within 8-12 weeks, but I had reached 12 weeks and it just left my skin with red blotchy spots and some scars. Avoid this item at all costs. Try benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil products, especially dessert essence. They have helped me a lot but I still have scars.
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October 13, 2007

Pros:

I don't see any pros. Other than the fact that it is affordable

Cons:

I had 3 bumps, mild acne and after I started using differin gel that was just the beginning of my depression. it made me brake out so bad and scared my face. I literally have pizza face now and it seem like it is getting worst

dont waste your time or money this is a horrible product. it will make you face worst and make you so depressed so if you love you self and confidence stay away from differin it sucks, and you will be stuck with bad skin using it
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October 9, 2007

Pros:

Eventually gets rid of facial acne if used properly.

Cons:

Takes a long time to work. The first few weeks of using this product, it seemed like it caused me to breakout more. In time the breakouts stopped, but I still get one or two every now and then.

I had moderate facial acne. Initially dried the heck out of my skin and took forever to work. I am currently taking Doxycylin twice a day so I am not sure which treatment is more effective. Been on this for about 2 1/2 months now. I think I may want to switch to a stronger dose of this gel.
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October 8, 2007

Pros:

Works like a charm; gets rid of every last spot.

Cons:

You have to use it moderately at first so that you don't peel.

So so so incredibly worth it. It was the only thing that worked for me AND several friends. Also, one tube lasts FOREVER. I have been using it for a year and haven't even gone through one tube.
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October 7, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

made things much much worse.

I'm 8 weeks into using differin/benzamycin and my mild/moderate acne has turned into a bunch of nasty cystic acne getting worse every day. Supposedly it gets better if you use it for even longer but serisouly, 6 months for results on some people? thats just ridiculous. I would only recommend trying this if you really have tried almost everythning else. You're almost guaranteed a horrible experience for a few weeks (EVERY week since using it for me), with a slight chance of hope at the end (if you're lucky).... not a good call in my book
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October 6, 2007

Pros:

Well it worked for the first 6 mothns the last 6 it hasnt been doing sh*t. Im switching to proactive

DOSENT WORK IN LONG LONG TERM
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October 4, 2007

Pros:

it doesnt irritated my skin and dries up oil. i only use it now for less then a week and i can see the difference

Cons:

base on other review seem you have use constantly or it will come back..but who cares as long as its working and i can afford it

since everything else irritate my skin so much that i have to discontinue using this is the only product that has not, i will contiune to use it. im happy.
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September 30, 2007

Pros:

no smell, doesn't burn or cause irratation

Cons:

didnt really seem to work. if im in song for a long period of time i get better acne but tahts the case with all acne

didnt improve or make ance worst. try something differnt but a good back up to have
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September 27, 2007

Pros:

Easily applied, no side effects

Cons:

Minimal if any clearing of the skin, doesn't feel or seem like its working

I have very oily skin and mild acne. This product hasn't done too much for me at all. I recently went to the dermatologist and am going on Accutane within the month, apparently since the Differin didn't work. It affects everyone differnently but my results weren't anywhere near my expectations. If you do decide to take this, use minimal gel. Good Luck!
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September 26, 2007

Pros:

none really

Cons:

i used it once every night for about a year now and it hasnt done much for me.

get something elese
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