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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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October 4, 2007

Pros:

it doesnt irritated my skin and dries up oil. i only use it now for less then a week and i can see the difference

Cons:

base on other review seem you have use constantly or it will come back..but who cares as long as its working and i can afford it

since everything else irritate my skin so much that i have to discontinue using this is the only product that has not, i will contiune to use it. im happy.
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August 28, 2007

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Very good on pimples you juz notice(those hard 1 without head)apply at nite nx morning almost gone..works well with my current mild acne...BEST gel ever

Cons:

develope some pimples before healing...

well if it heal whu care if it develop a few b4 healing all...Its currently clearing my face left a few pimples n small red scar..well scare heal in 6mths^^
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August 20, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin with minimal irritation (compared to retin-a or benzol peroxide).

Cons:

Takes several months to achieve results, major breakouts the first few weeks of use which is frustrating.

Differin is very effective and cheap with a prescription. However, it takes several months to achieve clear skin. The first several weeks my skin was covered in pimples. This was very frustrating and I felt defeated. My derm told me it would take 8 weeks to see results, so I stuck with it. Now I have clear skin. The people who have given Differin poor marks, are generally people who gave up after a week or two. With Differin, you need to be patient. Another plus is that Differin is less irritating that benzol peroxide and retin-a, I didn't experience the extreme redness and irritation that I did with those products.
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August 11, 2007

Pros:

You can feel the medication on you, so you know if you put enough on and all that. You can feel a tightness to your skin and it just feels really good to have on. Noticed effects pretty fast.

Cons:

I havent found any cons with this medication yet. No peeling or anything for me.

I would recommend this so far. Ive had it for a couple of weeks, and its pretty effective to what i can see. Im using this alongside doxycycline which is an amazing medicine which ive been using for about a year, maybe longer. Definately recommend this combination.
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July 25, 2007

Pros:

Worked fast on the pimples already present and cleared the ones starting to emerge.

Cons:

I really can't find any other than the fact it's not an over-the-counter med and you need a prescription.

Fantastic on hormonally challenged 40-something skin and trust me, I've tried everything. Doesn't turn me red and peely like Retin-A which is a huge PLUS. I can see good results overnight and used on a continual basis with Cleocin-T (antibiotic topical), I have virtually no break outs whatsoever. Added bonus for older skin is it works on wrinkles, too. LOVE THAT!
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July 25, 2007

Pros:

the best

Cons:

takes a long time to work, but it works it!!!

Ok, the derma told me that i have to use this prodcut for 6 months to see results, i was like, ok, because before i have tried everything even things that you can't imagine. I had acne for 12 years it really gets down your selfsteem, you don't know why that is happening to you. So, I sataring to use differin and benzac 5% since december and from a month ago my skin is totally clear, more clean and whiter, i'm really happy with this i never thought it'd work i have lost faith, I recommend 100% this 2 products and have patience, roma wasn't built in a day :)
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June 12, 2007

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works mean

Cons:

none

hey guys i love this cream as i play professional sport i need a cream that is easy to use and effective. love it
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May 19, 2007

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i just got differin today and i havent started it my dermatoligist said to use it. i dont have bad acne at all. i just have black heads on my nose. im really pretty and i want clerer skin so i can do modeling so im hoping it works wish me luck. :)

:) thankyou.. muahh muchh lovee
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May 13, 2007

Pros:

Works great and gets rid of acne.

Cons:

None

After switching from Benzaclin this has been great. It works even better if you take 5 grams of B5 a day with Differin. I use Differin at night and Clindamycin in the morning.
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May 2, 2007

Pros:

can dry up some pimples overnight

Cons:

dryness, redness

this product is great! It didn't clear up my acne completely, but my skin is much clearer now. I use differing during the day and duac at night.
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