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 24, 2007
Cons:
Broke my face out into large, painful pimples. Even after discontinuing use for 4 months, I am unable to get rid of them.
This is the worst product I have ever used and it has ruined my skin.
December 10, 2007
Pros:
Hmm...none that I know of
Cons:
made my acne worse and and incurable.
I had a minor case of ance and was prescribed this along with an antibiotic and it made my ance about 5 conditions worse. I have had the same acne for 5 weeks. they do not clear up at all and the differin has dried out my face completely and left me scarred physically and emotionally.
December 1, 2007
Pros:
it had a pleasant smell but that was the only pro I could find
Cons:
After using it for 2 or 3 days my skin became inflammed and after 5 or 6 days my skin dried out all over my face, even though I was only applying the gel to my chin, and then started to flake off like I had terrible dandruff but from my face.
I may have had a bad reaction to this product but I would definately not recommend this to anybody with sensitive skin as even though I had not suffered with sensitive skin before using the differin gel I now find my skin is much more sensitive to products.
November 20, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
Horrible product dried out my skin and made my acne 10000000x worse even after continous use.
dont buy this product unless you wnat cystic acne that wont go away. this product made my acne continually worse.
November 14, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
made worse... doesn't work
dont waste ur time
October 30, 2007
Pros:
it doesnt dye clothes like benzoyl peroxide does
Cons:
it burns my skin even my eyelids and i dont even put it near there. it made me break out worse than before on my cheeks.
its just alotta pain and it stinks to havta try something else you are afraid wont work. ill try it a little more bc i just started it but im already disappointed.
October 30, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
red skin ,more acne than what u started with.
makes face looks greasy.
this stuff sucks. i rregret using it. i went from moderat acne to sever because of this product. not only did it made my skin red but it gave me so much acne then ever before.
and from reviews that i have red from people who use this and say it works actually use differin in combanation with other medication.so it make you think if this product is the one that actually is working.
in my experiance is the worst thing i have ever tried. and is one of the most expensive ones i have bought also since i don't have insurance so not only was it a waste of money but it also was a waste of time. and worst of all it destroyed my face..
October 21, 2007
Pros:
It didn't dry my skin
Cons:
It didn't work at all and it was a waist of time and money
I was prescribed differin by my doctor and i must say it didn't work for me at all...i was very dissapointed so now i am off of it.
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.
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
Pros:
None.