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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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January 28, 2008

Pros:

Reduces redness, my acne hasent gotten worse at all, it stays that same, but my frinds and family say that it has improved and ive only been using differin for almost 5 days =D. I also use Minocin (antibiotic oral medication)

Cons:

Non, i guess the cons depend on your type of skin.

Get the product, worth every penny.
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January 25, 2008

Pros:

-has made skin less red
-more gentle than other prescribed products like tazorac or the gel form
-clearing up and balancing my complextion

my skin broke out more during the first few days of using the product, but it is only because the cream is beginning to balance the chemicals in your skin. if you read all the information in the pamplet that comes with differin it explains the way the drug works and how long it takes to begin being effective with data from controlled experiments. you have to stick with it for a while.
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January 17, 2008

Pros:

It didn't dry out my already sensitive skin, minimized inflammation A LOT! Doesn't irritate the skin, feels good putting it on, and the number of pimples I get has decreased.

Cons:

Still have blackheads on nose and get 1 or 2 pimples around my cycle. Took about 2 months to start seeing the effects.

I recommend this for anyone who has dry, sensitive skin but also gets pimples. Other acne products are made for people with oily skin and can dry out the skin even more, but Differin doesn't. There are different strengths available, my doctor gave me the second lowest dosage and said that if we needed we could go higher or lower depending on the results. Very cheap with insurance and lasts a long time. One tube lasts me about 2-3 months and it only costs 10 dollars.
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January 15, 2008

Pros:

Prevents Breakouts, kills those evil red invaders!! lol

I have Health Insurance, so the price is severely dropped from over 100 bucks a month to around $7.50

Cons:

Sunburn hurts....bad. I find that whenever I have a soccer tournament, I get sunburnt pretty badly. Makes skin alot more sensitive.

ok, I'm currently using Differin .3% and it's working fantasticly for me. I'm using it with: Nic730 (Nicomide Supplement) and Duac (All Prescribed) I havn't had a single breakout since I've been using these products together, and it's been about 5 months. If you are going into the sun, PLEASE WEAR SUNSCREEN OIL FREE!!!!!! This is what I've learned after these past months.
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January 13, 2008

Pros:

* works so damn well!
* diddnt give me any of that dry skin crap
* coz i started antibiotics first, there was no initial breakout

Cons:

takes a bloody long time to kick in
if you get sunburnt on your face, it hurts. alot.

my acne was never really severe, but it was persistant and i tried heaps of scrubs and creams and whatever but eventually i just went to my doctor and got something with a bit more kick - differin. the anti inflammitory agent in it is bloody great, and i litterally woke up after my first use and my skin wasnt nearly as inflamed, but the pimples were still there - they just diddnt look as bad. after that it was just slow work, but im into week 5 and its totally clear. before i started the treatment i came on this site and i was gettin really worried after reading heaps of negative reviews about how it gives you cystic acne and that, but i gave it a go and patience paid off - i got none of that stuff (dry skin, burning, worse acne) so if youre reading this and youre scared of starting the treatment then just grow a pair and go for it, it cant work if you dont try it. just dont give up on it, it really does work after a while
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January 12, 2008

Pros:

This product is AMAZING...it's the only thing I need, really. Smaller looking pores, less oily skin, breakouts pretty much completely eliminated and an overall smoother complexion

Cons:

Feels kind of gross right after you put it on...but what acne product doesn't

I started using differin in high school, and my acne immediately improved (I had moderate acne). Occasionally I'd stop using it because I ran out & didn't refill my prescription, and after a couple weeks there was a noticeable difference - I started breaking out all over again - which would cease about a week after I continued using the product. I'm 20 now and still use the stuff...it improves the overall appearance of my skin & I love it.
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January 7, 2008

Pros:

STOPS NEW ACNE! Smoothes skin

Cons:

Drys skin, sometimes flaky and tight. Doesnt get rid of old marks

It is the only product for anyone who is smart to use.
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January 4, 2008

Pros:

cleared acne

Cons:

made my skin itch, dry, and acne got really REALLY bad before it worked

I hated the product at first that I actually stopped using it. Then after weeks of not using it, I went back and tried it again but this time I used it very VERY lightly every night(after 15 minutes of applying clindamycin gel. I still have dark spots but acne almost all gone! Don't use too much! Be patient and apply only little amount and it will actually work!!!
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December 26, 2007

Pros:

Creamy consistency, no strong smell, nighttime use, anti-inflammatory.

Cons:

Some dryness.

My dermatologist told me to start using this every 3 nights for a month, then every other night for a month, then every night. I also use Benzaclin and clindamycin gel on off nights. So far so good, although my skin is a little dry. But that could be from any of the medications. My skin is already improving and this also should help with the appearance of large pores, so I'm really pleased so far.
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December 24, 2007

Pros:

My face is clear old cysts disappeared.

Cons:

none for me

I have struggled with moderate acne for years and now for the first time in my life I can put my best face foreward. I use this product with doxycycline.
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