Topical Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
This topical retinoid medication provides partial relief at higher prescription dosages, but don’t look for complete clearing. Relatively affordable and comes with less side effects than tretinoin, the other affordable topical retinoid. As a bonus, it improves the look of skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles a bit too.
Topical Retinoid
How to Get It
Adapalene is available in strengths up to 0.3% by prescription. Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Adapalene is also available over-the-counter in 0.1% strength. Here are some places you can find it online.
Used Adapalene? Rate It:
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December 8, 2006
Cons:
Doesn't help blemishes that have already surfaced.
Makes skin flakey, dry, and itchy.
Costly.
This product works moderately well. It definatly helped my skin in the long run, however it's still not perfect. I've been using this along with the antibiotic clindamycin for about 3 months. So far so good. I would recomend this product for any type of acne.
December 6, 2006
Cons:
super dry skin.
It worsen's before it get's better. it also makes your skin super dry. so watch out.
November 26, 2006
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
a big list
this stuff doesn't work.
November 24, 2006
Pros:
Very good results
Cons:
dry skin, reallly itchy, red spots acne a bit worse horrible for the first week
Take it for more then a week and your will see great results, give it a chance
November 20, 2006
Cons:
expensive
I have been on this product at night and clindamycin in the am for only 2 weeks and there is a huge improvement. I am 33 and was suffering from acne under my ching and on my cheeks that got so bad!! at my period. This has helped so much and I did not get dry at all. Finally I have some relief! I would try it...what do you have to lose?
November 20, 2006
Pros:
you need to apply one time on night, before sleeping
Cons:
price
I used BP for 2 years and it really works very well, but my skin was becoming kind of dry old red skin... so I tried Adapalene. At first, I saw no diferrence between it and BP, but, 2 weeks aftet, some little pimples appeared.. I'm sure that Adapalene istn't so effcient like BP, but it makes skin more 'elastic' and erase some hipopigmentantions, makes the skin younger and clean, but with some little pimples, once or twice a week...
November 17, 2006
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IF you guys want a cream that actually works try BENZACLIN.. that worked really good for me when i was in middle school. but i stopped using it and when i tried to use it again it didnt work because of discontinued use... but its really good. and about differin.. i dont know.. im getting really scared with all the bad coments about it. im going to start using it today.. and i dont know if i should..
November 14, 2006
Pros:
Clears skin, actively removes any skin problems under the surface, non-greasy, non-smelly, can be used before bed.
Cons:
Causes irritation in the beginning on sensitive skin - red, itchy areas. Takes a while to work, making the problem worse before better.
I have been using it on my upper back and face. I have to say it works WONDERS on my face... clears the problem beautifully, now and again an odd red bump, but I've only been using Differin for about 4 or so weeks, and I am really quite happy with the results. The itchiness of the first two weeks is gone, and now I am just applying it consistently. I'm yet to see the similar results on my back, but the skin is really clearing up now and spots healing faster than expected.
This product works - so have patience, and stick with it.
November 9, 2006
Pros:
It smoothed out a lot of my "little" bumps that were on my forehead
Cons:
It has given me dry skin and has made me break out in cysts all over
My results (from week to week) have been fluctuating. I am on the end of week 5 now and my face is covered with spots. I scar VERY easily (red pigmented spots that stay foreeever) so even though I may only have like 4 pimples, it looks like I have 20 something. I don't know what is in store for me in the next couple weeks but hopefully anything better. The actual RESULTS are shown when you have been on differin for 8 weeks so I need to stick it through. Hang in there everyone.....it sucks for everyone in the beginning, but what price would you pay for clear skin? Ya, thats what I thought.
November 8, 2006
Pros:
for those of you who say it makes your skin worse, it makes it worse for a week because it's working on acne that is below the skins surface...meaning it is working!! after the initial few weeks...it is AMAZING and clears up your skin by 6 weeks.
Cons:
nothing
don't quit after 2 weeks....differin is working if your skin gets worse! after that you will be amazed at what it does.
Pros:
Clears skin nicely.
Prevents future breakouts.
Non-oily or greasy.