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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 5, 2009

Pros:

Really works. It's amazing

Cons:

Hard to afford without insurance . Initial breakout is horrendous, so bad that it could be used as a form of torture in foreign countries.

Worth every penny and torturous second of intial breakout. Really changes your skin and reduces redness and pores. Yes, it dried me out for the first three weeks and I had so many pimples that it hurt. But it's been two months and I don't hide behind my hair or makeup anymore. I've even noticed lessening of spots left over from previous acne and cysts . I recommend this to everyone who has bad acne. This is not for anyone with a pimple here or there. It's also important to wash with light cleanser and moisturize all the time, I use aveeno because it's gentle. I hope this helps. Best advice I can give is to endure the initial breakout, which lasts about 2 to 3 weeks
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October 31, 2009

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None

Cons:

same sh*t

I'm starting to think that there is no such thing as an acne treatment. I have tried everything and nothing works. Most acne 'Treatments' are commercial shills, thought up by evil f**k bag salesman, that don't have a clue what we're going through. They don't understand how much acne hurts our mental state. They don't care what we feel, they're in it for the money and that's it. The only thing I recommend is, stop eating sugar and dairy products. That helped me.
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October 31, 2009

Pros:

Free from doctor. No side effects. Not overly drying. Has not worsened my acne, overall skin is clearing gradually. Have been some periods completely clear, right now I still have some spots though.

Cons:

Not as fast as I would like, I still have acne after 2 months, it seems to be the same, although I feel that if I hadn't have taken this my acne would have worsened.

My mind isn't made yet. I'll give it a couple more months, but I am pretty sure this isn't going to be the cream where I say <There. That's what cleared me>. You know?
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October 30, 2009

Pros:

It works pretty well but doesn't do a full 100% percent job on treating my acne.

Cons:

Makes my face dry and turns white when I start working out and sweating.

Its just a mediocre product, I would recommend giving it a try but don't be surprised if it doesn't work perfectly for you.
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October 28, 2009

Pros:

Didn't pay anything for it, large tube lasted a while so didn't have to keep going back for more.

Cons:

Does little or nothing for stubborn spots. If used too generously can sting a lot, incredibly dry skin.

Didn't do anything worthwhile for my acne. I've tried a lot of products over this years but this might just top the most useless charts. Prescribed by the doctor a few weeks ago but hasn't improved the situation under any circumstance. I will stick to the benozyl peroxide as that is faaaaar better!
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October 28, 2009

Pros:

Definitely works. No irritation on my highly sensitive skin (no stinging or redness, yessss!) Easy to use, quick drying

Cons:

Initial breakout :(

I'm 24 years old and had used Differin for about nine years Over the summer I moved into a new place and lost the tube in the shuffle. My skin had been looking great for a while (like, years), so I decided I was over having to do this kind of stuff and didn't bother getting a refill. Bad idea. At first I was fine, but after a few months I started breaking out like crazy, and my pores were more clogged than I had ever seen them in my entire existence. I freaked out. I hadn't realized that my skin looked so good for so long because I had stuck with the meds, and not because I was older. So, I started the Differin again about a month ago. Initial breakout was bad for me in relation to what I was used to. I got at least 2 new pimples a week, but they weren't big and painful and they don't last. It's just clearing out old stuff in the pores. This stuff works, but don't expect to see perfect skin overnight. Stick with it, and you'll be glad you did (& the tube las
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October 28, 2009

Pros:

Made my skin soft and spot free temporarily

Cons:

I suffered a similar reaction to above at first try, my eyes were swollen, my skin was puffy and my red. Burning painful and dry. I had used it inconjunction with benzoyl per. I stopped using the two together and on its own it was quite good.

Definitely worth looking into skin sensitivity and your skin type before hand.
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October 27, 2009

Pros:

Haven't noticed any yet

Cons:

Burns slightly and has made my skin worse so far

I'm not completely happy yet as it has made my acne worse so far which is not good. I'm getting more cysts too
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

it made my skin very soft and clear.

Cons:

it made my skin very dry at first and actually burned my face really bad due to puting way to much on. so be light on the amount.

it works! i would love to have more but i cant afford it right now
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

Good product

Cons:

doesnt clear pimples fast

ive been on this product since September 5, 2009 and ive only had a couple of my pimples on my forehead and it is still taking a while to clear up i don't now how long it would actually take too see results. EXPENSIVE PRODUCT!!
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