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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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February 27, 2009

Pros:

Differin took a while to start working, but when it did it was great. It really helped me for the first 1.5 yrs i was on it

Cons:

the effectiveness definitely wears off after a yr and a half, but i guess thats to be expected. My acne came back worse than it had been prior to treatment. I also got sunburnt really bad really really fast on it.

It works well, but definitely not a permenant solution. I would recommed it for people in high school tho, it really helped me thru those yrs!! If u are going to use it you really need a good sunscreen at all times (especially in summer... but in saying that, im in australia so any additional photosensitivity is a problem in summer down here...especially if you're like me and used to never really burn, just tan...that definitely changed!!)
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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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February 17, 2009

Pros:

It pretty much cleared my face in about three weeks, I'm talking about clear skin!!!! my face was finally clear, it was even looking, i had gorgeous skin.
It worked for me 120%

Cons:

The first couple of days maybe the first week my face broke out with pimples everywhere it was nightmare, I looked like hot mess I think for the whole time my face was a mess I didn't go out, but after the first week my face started to clear.

The Bottom Line is that MY FACE GOT FREE OF ACNE!!!. Now the Only other con I had was the price with insurance i only paid $15, with out the tube is $225 = ( So for about six months My face got so much better Like I got compliments of how good my skin looked and so soft, and it was Like i wish I could show you guys pictures. Now this is a life style always washing your face EVERYSINGLEDAY!!!! and not touching. Now i did get pimples once in a while but but just by putting some extra Differing on the actual pimple by next day It was gone. I said for about Six months because after that I quit my job so I don't have insurance right now so i haven't been able to buy it so now the pimples are coming back, but eventually i'll go buy it again. IT WORKS! BOTTOM LINE - WELL TO ME IT WORKED.
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February 14, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my skin after years of embarrassment and whiteheads. I tried everything! This with the combination of antibiotics cleared me in a few weeks. Now I can go make-up-less and I NEVER thought I could do this!!!

Cons:

Price. Dry skin patches.

Just try it. You will soon be zit free. It has changed my life for the better.
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February 12, 2009

Pros:

Skin is alot smoother and the pimples seem to have become smaller and less inflammed.

Cons:

Within the first few days of use my skin became red , peely and dry. But although this disappeared within a few days it still meant that my self esteem had a hit when i went to school with a red face.

Good for clearing acne if you are preapared for the side effects.
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February 8, 2009

Pros:

got rid of acne, odorless, easy to use,

Took about two weeks to clear up face, even over night you will see a difference in pores and redness. A little goes a long way. didnt get rid of those pesky black heads though. Covered through insurance.
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February 4, 2009

Pros:

It initially cleared up my skin

Cons:

makes skin oily and shiny, and acne comes back often

I've been using differin since i was in the SEVENTH grade, and now im a junior in high school. I was prescribed differin by my previous derm. and it really changed my life. I had severe acne, and in about seven months it was moderate and i could handle it. Now i have a different derm., but he still gave me differin, along with the oral med. solodyn, which did nothing. Now he switched me the Doryx twice daily, and that helps...SOMETIMES. I feel like the my skin has become immune to Differin....i mean it def reduces the size and redness of my pimples, but my face is stilll covered with the unsightly marks. But, then again, I have extremely stubborn skin. I would reccomend it to anyone with light, moderate, and moderately severe acne, because it will def clear up your face. unfortunately for me, it has stopped working. lol oh and it is EXTREMELY expensive, but thankgod my insurance only has a copay of 1$ =)
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February 2, 2009

Pros:

Worked very well. Less pimples, less redness and less black heads. Also helped a lot with bothered skin.

Cons:

Made my skin shiny, not oily, just shiney, and it's expensive

I've been using differin on and off for about a year now, I use it if my acne starts to come back. My pores look smaller, and my army of black heads are gone, along with the annoying white heads. My pimples only come during my once a months, and my skin feels very light and smooth.
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January 23, 2009

Pros:

Light, isn't as strong as the Retin-A Micro I used before, works well to clear up bumps immediately, doesn't smell bad or leave a heavy film

Cons:

Can make face tender if you use it daily, sometimes makes me extra oily and shiny, doesn't work as fast as the retin-a micro and it doesn't work fast to remove dark spots

I like it a lot. The Retin-A Micro basically burned my skin off and was just too strong. This was an easy transition - not nearly as harsh and I didn't have the initial "gets worse" breakout because I had already been using Retin-A Micro. I've only bee using it 2 weeks and my skin looks TONS better - it's all one color (no more big red sections) and smooth. I've begun using Mederma to fade my old dark spots.
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January 20, 2009

Pros:

Cream is not drying, skin is clearing up.

Cons:

Gets worse before it gets better. But be patient!

I've been using this for more than a month and it's really clearing up my skin, I am getting little to no zits. My skin is fair and sensitive so I was worried how it would work. The first two weeks I broke out horribly, but around the 4th week, things cleared up so much! It's important to use as directed, all you need is a pea-sized for your whole face, that tiny amount will be effective. Give it a try, but you have to try and stick out that purging phase!
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