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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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November 15, 2007

Pros:

doesn't burn, no peeling, it's less servere than other stuff. i have sensetive skin, so i got the cream.

Cons:

dryness, a tiny little spot where i acidentally put it too close to my nose. in the beginning, your acne will get much, much worse, so be prepared, and optimistic.

ok well, i've only had it for about a week. But, although i have a lot more acne than i used to, it's not the bad, big evil hurting acne. just some colorless, reddish bumps. i have very sensetive skin, so i have some dryness, but i'm happy that it's light, it doesn't burn, and it doesn't peel if you put it on right. i am optimistic, and if you're planning to use it, start of easy. i would by a moisurizer that doesn't clog your pores, and a face wash. good luck, and be PATIENT. the week is taking much less time than i imagined, and i will write again in about a month.
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November 11, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up my black heads

Cons:

Didn't clear up my acne, dry face

My doctor perscribed me Differin to clear up the many black heads on my cheeks, nose, and chin. My cheeks were especially job. After using Differin my cheeks were completely black head free, even after I've stopped using it for a month. Bottom Line is there's no 100% acne-be-gone formula, Differein did its job in clearing up all the black heads on my cheeks and reducing my visible poors. It reduced the black heads on my nose and chin some, but no medicine will rid that completely. Right now I use off-brand Proactive found at Wal Mart and it works great.
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November 3, 2007

Pros:

omgg it works so good.

Cons:

u have to use it awhile before it can work

well my face before i used differen was HORRIBLE..i mean i seriously woke up and my face was COVERED everywhere. thats was unuausal bc i never got acne before.. there was hardly like...room in between the zits on my face..but i have this really good makeup i put on my face that covered it up until i told my mom i was tired of having this...so she took me to the derm. and they told me to try differen b/c my dad didnt want to put me on accutane....the first 2 weeks i have duac stuff i put on my face first..then wait 5-10 mins on applying the differen..it was horrible..my face got worse..i seriously cried every night bc of it..but i kept using it..and it's simply a maricle.i dont have a SINGLE zit...and if any of you saw my face before would be like WOW. its a GREAT product.
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October 26, 2007

Pros:

Does not itch or burn, works well when you use it long enough, cost- rebate covered my $30 copay

Cons:

Takes almost a month to really work

I tried everything (including Differin once before) and NOTHING worked. Then my doctor convinced me to try differin again and it is the best! I did not use it long enough before. The first time I stopped after 2 weeks because I felt like it was worse. This time my derm said to give it a month and my skin has never been better. Keep with it- it actually works
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October 20, 2007

Pros:

Well I got clear while using Differin in conjunction to other products, so it must be doing something right!

Cons:

Your face will get red at first while starting out, but it will go away after about 2-3 months. If not, switch to the cream.

Differin really helped get me clear. It doesn't do much for blackheads, but it keeps other acne at bay by getting old skin off quickly. I found that after a night with Differin on, a rub with my fingers to my face rolled off lots of skin in the shower. I added a facial scrub in the mornings and now I have no problems with that anymore. Now that I'm clear I got the OK from my derm. to ease off of it after a year. Definitely recommend it!
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October 19, 2007

Pros:

Works nearly immediately on whiteheads (if you don't try to 'pop' them before they are ready)
Feels great on skin!
Makeup can be applied over this product fairly easily.

Cons:

None so far! No redness, and a only a VERY small amount of peeling. I use Neutrogena Sensitive Skin lotion, which works wonders (as per the derm.)

I've used Differin as a teenager and an adult. As a teen, I loved it, it kept my face clear in conjunction w/ Duac Topical Gel, and I never had problems at all. After having my first child (I'm now 26), I had what the doctor called "hormonally induced acne". It has lasted the entire time I breastfed my baby, and I recently had to stop so we could try to treat the acne aggressively. (NOTHING was working.) I have been on Differin and Doxycycline for 1 week, and I am already seeing an improvement in the smoothness of my skin! I had 3 whiteheads yesterday, and they are already almost totally unnoticeable today. However, I do my best to leave the lesions alone until they are "ready" to get rid of, and at that point I use a steralized needle to prick them, and then I lightly squeeze the stuff out of them w/ a tissue on my fingernails. Be careful, or you'll end up with scaring. I am happy with the improvement I am seeing, and I am excited to see what else can happen with this product!
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

Works amazing. The one and only thing that worked for me. Clear face, skin feels nice!!

Cons:

Takes 2 months to start working
Gets a little worse before it gets better

If you stick to it, religiously, it will work for sure!! Try once a day (at night) for 1st month, then twice a day for second month, then back to once a day when your face is cleared up. I use it along with Spectro Gel and haven't had one single pimple in a year!!!
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October 18, 2007

Pros:

It works. Real results within 4 weeks.

Cons:

Sligh initial breakout in the first two weeks.

I've used Differin for 6 months. From many new papules new each day to nearly none and very visibly clearer skin.
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October 14, 2007

Pros:

clears up every trace of acne.

Cons:

takes a little while for it to start working.

BEST PRODUCT...it cleared up all my acne without the redness and peeling. this is sooo much better than proctiv!! just give it some time because it WILL work!
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October 8, 2007

Pros:

Works like a charm; gets rid of every last spot.

Cons:

You have to use it moderately at first so that you don't peel.

So so so incredibly worth it. It was the only thing that worked for me AND several friends. Also, one tube lasts FOREVER. I have been using it for a year and haven't even gone through one tube.
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