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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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July 3, 2009

Pros:

It is easy to put on. You don't need much so a bottle last a long time. It doesn't leave any stains of any sort.

Cons:

Not easy to apply to the back area if needed.
I went in the sun without enough sunscreen. Normally having strong skin, I was entirely burned and looked as if I had alligator skin.

The medication did help though didn't make my skin entirely clean. As Diane (birth control) clears my skin entirely I decided to just stick to Diane instead.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

Didn't have any horrible outbreaks.

Cons:

Made my skin red, oily and clogged my pores.

While I didn't have any terrible outbreaks while using this, it made my skin look terrible. In fact, I was just as self-conscious about my skin while using this product as I was when I had significant outbreaks. Everyone's skin is different, so I'm sure this works for some people, but if you find your skin oily and red after using it, stop now. I kept at it for months before switching to another product--don't make that mistake.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

Eay to use

Cons:

First month red peeling skin qute un comfotable>

I have used differin for 4 months. I had deep blackheads and pimples didnt look too bad, but up close was noticable.Still have break outs but my doctor said it could take up to 6 months for my skin to get everything out.So will have to see.
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June 20, 2009

Pros:

Look, it works if you stick with it and use it nightly. I find it didnt dry me out like other gels/creams.

Cons:

So expensive. Hate that we have to pay so much to attempt clear skin.

Try it.. stick with it.. dont stop it, or acne will return.
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June 19, 2009

Pros:

It cleared my acne up at first well.

Cons:

I do have less acne on my face but I still get a lot of breakouts. It didnt work as well as I thought it would. It also makes your skin super dry and red.

It reduced about half of my acne.
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June 11, 2009

Pros:

smaller pores, cleaner pores

Cons:

persistent and continuous new zits and nodulars

clears up blackhead and after 3 months usage, zits and nodulars keep coming out. maybe not my cup of tea..
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June 8, 2009

Pros:

Actually works but it takes so long for it to take effect

Cons:

God it takes forever to see results

May very well be worth it because it actually works for being so expensive
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May 28, 2009

Pros:

cleared up acne well, easy to use.

Cons:

dry skin, gave me real facial redness that im trying to battle now
im off differin now, seeing if the redness subsides but tough to say

good product if your skin can handle it for me was combined with 2% clindamcyin
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May 21, 2009

Pros:

it kinda works, got rid of all my blackheads

Cons:

drying at first makes skin peel

it seemed to stop working after the peeling subsided, i use it off and on, usually works best 1-2 weeks after a chemical peel
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May 15, 2009

Pros:

It defiantly makes my skin much less oily then before. I can notice a difference in my skin tone and I have less break outs than before. I have gotten compliments on my skin since I began using it.

Cons:

It does hurt like hell especially around the eyes and nose. If I even touch the area around my eyes the pain is crazy and if you cry forget about it the crying makes it burn like hell. It does make your skin very dry and flaky at first.

If you switch over to a very mild face wash (I use the Acne.org one) and a great moisturizer (also Acne.org w/ Clinique super surge for the really dry areas) you should be fine if you can tolerate the burn you will get at times. I have only used it for a few weeks now but it seems to be doing better than anything else I've tried and that is a lot.
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