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.
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November 17, 2009
Cons:
initial breakout
stings a bit
basically this is my second week using it. and i have had the worse break out experience in my life! but now its stable. Hopefully it works.
November 17, 2009
Pros:
HONESTLY NONE.
Cons:
I HAVE BEEN USING THE CREAM FOR OVER 4 MONTHS AND I AM WORSE OFF NOW THEN WHEN I STARTED. THE ACNE BECAME MORE SEVERE AND MY FACE IS DROOLING WITH WHITE PUSS ACNE.
WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY FOR ME, BUT YOU HAVE TO TRY OR YOU WILL NEVER KNOW .
November 17, 2009
Pros:
I haven't seen any yet
Cons:
Dries out skin, makes it red and makes my acne worse
I'm on Duac, and my Dermatologist decided to have me use the Duac in the morning and the Differin at night. I've been using it for about two weeks and frankly, I haven't seen any improvement in my skin my face has actually gotten worse. If the acne weren't enough, my face is incredibly red and I've got little dry patches all over my face.
November 16, 2009
Pros:
Works on mild to medium acne, improves overall skin quality
Cons:
Initial breakouts and mild redness (not too bad though)
This stuff cleared my acne mostly in a few weeks, completely by about 2 or 3 months. It also makes your skin smoother and younger looking because it is a prescription retinoid, without being as harsh as retin-a micro.
November 15, 2009
Pros:
Because I have sensitive skin I am using the cream rather than the gels. Using a pea sized amount does not make my skin feel dry, tight, or burned, as other products invariably do.
Cons:
Have not noticed any improvement - skin has rather worsened.
Before using this I used Proactiv for over a year and it worked well, after the initial redness and extreme dryness. I was encouraged and thought (as I am nearly 20) that perhaps my skin did not need Proactiv any longer. So I started using Cetaphil. Hello, acne! I was reluctant to begin Proactiv again because that would require going through the extremely embarrassing redness and dryness phase, so I stuck with Cetaphil and added differin and an antibiotic, Doxycycline to my regimen. Here are the results: My skin is overly pink/slightly red (ugghhh!!) and much more oily than while using Proactiv. I continue to break out in areas that had previously not given me problems. It is extremely discouraging, but I have decided to stick it out until the 3 months have passed (15 more days in my case). If my skin hasn't improved, I'm switching back to Proactiv. Doesn't acne SUCK? Bottom line: stick it out for the 3 months recommended, just so you absolutely know whether or not it works for you.
November 12, 2009
Pros:
made skin clearer for the first week
Cons:
dries out skin along the chin area and breaks you out by the second week.
I havent had much experience in this product but I feel like it could work. Sometimes it burns and I wouldnt sugest rubbing your face really hard because then it really burns. Just started using it a few weeks ago but I would suggest because feel like its gonna work.
November 11, 2009
Pros:
Not that expensive, but I have drug coverage with my medical plan. I'm using the cream and it feels nice going on and soaks in quickly, doesn't leave face greasy.
Cons:
I've only been on this for not quite 2 weeks yet. Initial slight stinging the 1st few days. I seem to be breaking out even more, but my dermo said to expect this. I'm using this with a SA face wash and oral amoxicillan.
Too early to tell just yet. I'm hopeful, though. (Just embarrassed to be out in public right now!)
November 9, 2009
Pros:
Helps clear pimples quickly and easily.
Loving this treatment.
Only been on it about 5 days and already have seen improvements. And also if you breakout more while on this treatment, don't worry,it's a normal step in the process of getting clea
Cons:
None.
This treatment is just great.
For mild acne this is amazing treatment.
I hear it's expensive but I got mine free :D
November 9, 2009
Pros:
Clear skin :D
Cons:
I have heard it is quite expensive if you don't have a medical plan to cover some of the cost.
Slight stinging when first start using the cream.
I starting using this at the same time I started using Alesse (birthcontrol) since both were supposed to help acne and my face broke out quite badly. I stopped taking the alesse 2 weeks ago and have continued with the differin. I have already noticed a huge improvment! My skin is essentially clear. Great product.
November 9, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of blackheads and little bumps, and forehead acne
Cons:
Doesn't get rid of big red pimples, seems to target the smaller stuff. dried out my skin a little.
I took this product with benzacline and an oral medicaton (menacycline) and it worked really well. But if your going to take this product and you have moderate to severe acne i would take it with another medication, topical and/or oral.
Pros:
Its easier to use then other medications