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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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August 19, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

It doesn't work at all and I spent $75 on this tube.

I've been using it for six weeks and I am breaking out worse then ever. It has not done anything good for my skin. I am so upset I wasted so much money on yet another treatment that does NOTHING!
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May 22, 2009

Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

made my breakouts worse, my face got incredibly irritated

I would never recommend this product to anybody. I've been using it for months and my acne is worse. I was hoping that this would be the product that finally worked, but it failed.n
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April 28, 2009

Pros:

you get suicided thoughts , redness ,

Cons:

it does work. .

ive been on this cream about 3 mouths and i have noticed how clear my face was.. but than.. i had suicided thoughts and i got depressed easy , not good if you like the sun or if you go in a sweat lodge your face will buuurn!..
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March 24, 2009

Pros:

amazing

Cons:

none

super results super fast!
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February 23, 2009

Pros:

Isn't smelly and can provide some help towards acne control with extended use. And, I didn't find this product to really be irritating to my skin at all.

Cons:

This is a product that provides real results after quite some time. As, there are some acne products that you see results with after a week. However, this product is definitely one that does not work that quickly at all to provide results.

If you are someone who has moderate to severe acne, then you are better off not using this product. As, I have mild to moderate acne and this product took quite a while for me to see changes in my acne with this product. So, overall, if you have mild or sometimes moderate acne you can give this product a try. But, definitely be prepared to have to wait things out to any noticeable results from this product. This isn't a product that I plan revisiting. As, I honestly don't find it to be aggressive enough towards providing consistent acne control.
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November 11, 2008

Pros:

This stuff works good. I have been using it for 3 years--can you believe it?!?! I remember though, when I started, those first few months were rough! Actually, maybe even like 6 months or more BUT it works.

Cons:

It's a tough adjustment period! I was very sensitive to light (even just indoor light--not just sunlight). Your skin will go from dry to oily.

It works! Stick with it!
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September 28, 2008
I just started DIfferin two weeks ago. And, I am rather afraid...my face had a bit of tiny bumps on/around my chin (but it's not always that calm...my face changes often)but since I've been on Differin, I've been getting worse acne around my chin and nose...and now on my forehead...little ones...and now the little ones clump so close together, they'll make random big ones. Very frustrating...I'm hoping it will get better, everyone seems to be saying wait through it, so I'm going to try to have patience, but I am not liking the idea of it getting even worse than it is now. Not good. Will give more results when time passes. Thanks again to everyone with their input!
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August 28, 2008

Pros:

Really does work very well on blackheads and acne. No odor. Only use once per day. Non-irritating if you use as directed.

Cons:

Expensive. Takes several months to work. Acne can flare up at first. Can be irritating as your face adjusts if you overuse it.

I've struggled with acne for 15 years. Differin really DOES work if you give it time. It makes blackheads and acne disappear, and it smooths your skin. Since it takes several months to work, and since it can cause an initial flare-up of acne, you will become tempted to give up. Don't! If you push through this adjustment period, the results will be awesome. I've used Differin twice. The first time I used it a few years ago, I used more than directed because I wanted it to work quickly. This was stupid and the instructions warn you not to do this. My face was so raw and peeling that my eyes teared if I touched my skin. I quit using it after a week or two. This time around I have used it as directed, using a pea sized amount once per day, and the results have been fantastic with very minimal irritation.
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July 23, 2008

Pros:

Made my skin smoother, but still acne everywhere.

Cons:

If you're exposed to the sun a lot don't use it because I got a horrible reaction that didn't go away until I stopped using it for about 2 weeks.

I used Differin with Duac and they were going fine until the 5th day I started using it I walked around downtown and the next morning my face was dry, compleatly dry and hurt and burned and everything was horrible. If I tried to use the Differin I would cry. So I stopped for a while and now I'm back on both Differin and Duac but taking minocycline also. It hasn't made any improvement at all, but it doesn't hurt. I don't reccomend this to anyone with sensitive skin.
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June 29, 2008

Pros:

my face cleared up a lot.
my skin looked better and better each day.

Cons:

too pricey, made my face peel, flake and burn. I had to stop using it because of that. I havent used it since, but i wish i could.
my acne cleared up, but my face stung and was covered in disgusting flaky bits of skin.

really good if you dont have sensitive skin. if you do have sensitive skin like me, be prepared to buy a face exfoliator, a really good moisturizer, moisturizing soap, and ice.
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