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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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June 11, 2009

Pros:

smaller pores, cleaner pores

Cons:

persistent and continuous new zits and nodulars

clears up blackhead and after 3 months usage, zits and nodulars keep coming out. maybe not my cup of tea..
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June 11, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my acne without drying my face

Cons:

Took about 6 months to clear on my acne

This is very effective in clearing up acne, especially if you get acne which is triggered from whiteheads. I used to get large cystic pimples on my t-zone and chin. You have to be patient as it took 6 months to clear up my acne. Also I used Benzac during the day on the problem areas. I still get acne (as I have severe oily skin - oily after 1 hour of washing my face) but only 1 pimple at a time now and it goes away very quickly.
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

I can't believe it but my skin is clear, my scaring (red marks/purple) are gone! No more cysts or whiteheads!!

Cons:

It does take 3 months for it to work..please use this!!!!!! Still get some blackheads...

I have had moderate acne with periods of severe breaksouts. My acne consisted of cysts, whiteheads, blackheads. After a period of 6 months when 3 or more cysts were on my face a week, my derm signed me up for accutane. To maintain my skin before accutane the derm put me on clindamycin phosphate in the morning w/ BP 5% wash, at night differin .3 with DDF BP scrub. All my acne magically cleared got better in 3-4 weeks. Please try this before starting accutane, with the BP stuff too!!!!!
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

it clears acne but takes about 2 months to see its effect

Cons:

initial use causes slight burns and breakout of acne but this is the cleaning process of acne which are going to outburst

don't trust the reviews of people who have used adapalene for less than a month
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June 8, 2009

Pros:

Actually works but it takes so long for it to take effect

Cons:

God it takes forever to see results

May very well be worth it because it actually works for being so expensive
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June 7, 2009
I used Differin Gel as prescribed by our Doctor for my multiple small pimples on my forehead and some on my cheeks. I applied even less than a week, my pimples have dried up and gone. Since then I always recommemded it to my friends and it really works.
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

I just started using this product..so far so good!

Cons:

no cons as of yet.

I have been reading some of the other reviews. There are a few bad reviews where people have had painful skin or redness and peeling. My doctor advised me to gradually start using this product. For the first week I apply it for an hour befoer bed then wash it off. Second week 2 hours before bed then wash it off. Third week 3 hours befoer bed then wash off. Fourth week 4 hours befoer bed then wash off. By the 5th week your skin should be used to it enough to leave on while you sleep. I will let you know how it goes. Anyways if people are having bad reactiosn with it I think this method of slowly increasing the time it is on your skin is better than leaving it on your skin for the full time you sleep iniitially.
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June 5, 2009

Pros:

I don't have a lot of acne all over. I get the huge, under-the-skin painful cysts on my chin at least once a month. I have very sensitive skin so I started using the 1% cream 6 months ago and I haven't had even 1 of those pimples since.

Cons:

It's very expensive. My insurance won't cover it, and it runs about $200 a tube. A tube has lasted me 6 months.

I would recommend this for anyone with an acne problem. I'm very happy with it.
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June 5, 2009

Pros:

None!

Cons:

Expensive, so very expensive! Not worth the price at all. Does not work. Made my breakouts worse initially, as expected, but that's it. So I was left with worse acne than I had when I started Differin.

Save your money for BP. It might bleach your clothing, but it works better and it's cheaper! With the money you save, you can afford to invest in a top of the line moisturiser.
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June 2, 2009

Pros:

clearing up my skin, more even

Cons:

Burns,

I have stress acne. My skin has become horrible due to pharmacy school. Red, broken out! I have very sensitive, dry skin. I started using it two weeks ago and my skin is more even. I do have some new break outs, redness, peeling but it is normal. It will go away with time. This product takes a long time to work but is worth it in the end. As a pharmacist I stand by this product. For people with moderate or worse acne you need to give it a long time (up to six months) and it will get worse before it gets better. I think this product works well when used properly and reading some of these reviews many are not using it correct hence the lack of results...
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