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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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May 4, 2009

Pros:

Clears much of mild-moderate acne conditions VERY QUICKLY. Seems good for oily producing skin because of its significantly drying effects.

Cons:

Anything more than a pea-size may be detrimental to your skin because it can cause burning and redness. May not work on cystic acne completely or extra-sensitive skin.

I have used it for a month and seen differences in as little as several days. My face is smoother and tighter. If used properly and kept away from more sensitive areas, where the skin is thinner (e.g. under & corner near eyes or creases of the nose), then it may have excellent results.
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May 4, 2009

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Worked within first few weeks, now I rarely breakout and my skin is less oily

Cons:

very dry skin, got a strange rash on my neck in the winter months when the air was dry, but since the weather started to warm up the rash has disappeared. differin takes time to work

I was on accutane for moderate acne 2 years ago, and this past year my acne returned, however not very strong. my doctor prescribed differin and it has really made a difference. I no longer have breakouts, and if I do get a pimple it is relatively small and disappears within a day or two. also, the amount of oil my skin produces has significantly decreased. overall, I am very pleased with differin. Just make sure you use it everyday to achieve good results and be patient
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May 2, 2009

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I've been using differin 0.1 cream. I started the cream having only whiteheads in my cheeks. After i applied the cream i broke out and had 9 pimples, which SUCKED! But then the the day after the pimples turned white and fell off. Whiteheads gone.

Cons:

My skin feels a little dry and tight. I got many pimples the first few days.

I've been using the cream for 4 days and and all the pimples it caused are going away quickly. I have very sensitive skin and an allergic chemicals such as chlorine and benzol peroxide. This cream is gentle and really seems to be helping. Hopefully the last few pimples and such will be gone in a few days:)
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

Makes pimples come and go quickly.

Cons:

Pretty much everything.

I had light to moderate acne before I began using this product. After using this my acne is the worst it has even been. I know Differin is supposed to make you break out for the first 2 weeks or so, but it made me break out the entire 8 weeks I was on it. It made my skin extremely oily and made me scar very badly. I saw no signs of improvement after 8 weeks so I decided to quit using it for good. Since I've stopped using Differin my acne has gotten a little better, but it is going to take a long time to fix what Differin did to me. This is the worst product I have ever used for my acne. This was a waste of money and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
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April 30, 2009

Pros:

Clears small zits overnight.

Cons:

Burns at first, larger zits take longer to heal

I originally bought this in May. At first, it did not work for me, but I gave it a few weeks and now it works really good. I'd highly recommend washing your face before applying it because it's not as affective if put on while your face is somewhat oily.
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April 28, 2009

Pros:

you get suicided thoughts , redness ,

Cons:

it does work. .

ive been on this cream about 3 mouths and i have noticed how clear my face was.. but than.. i had suicided thoughts and i got depressed easy , not good if you like the sun or if you go in a sweat lodge your face will buuurn!..
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April 27, 2009

Pros:

Clears up acne

Cons:

Initial breakout; red, irritated, and peeling skin (in the beginning)

This stuff is amazing, but you really have to be paitient. For the first 1-3 weeks I brokeout and my skin was red and peeling a lot, but after that I really got some great results. My skin cleared-up beautifully and became a lot smoother. I promise if you use this accordingly and for the correct amount of time it WILL work. You WILL breakout and have irritated skin in the beginning and you probably won't see any noticeable results for atleast 4 weeks, but if you just stick with it you will see results.
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

Seemed to clear scars, but I only used it for a few days

Cons:

DRIED SKIN SEVERELY

I first tried this 2 weeks ago. I used it nightly for 5 days. The 5th day I was crying trying to put it on!! I was only using it for scarring on my forehead. The first day after I used it I woke up and my skin was really dry. I put on a lot of moisturisor and it was really stingy! This got gradually worse over the next few days. I would put it on at night, wake up to dry and peeling skin which burned to touch. I stopped using it because I could see it was just eating away at my skin and I didn't feel comfortable with it. This was over a week ago now since I last used it and there has been no improvement with the dryness. It doesn't burn now but even with using a moisturisor for extremely dry skin it continues to flake off!! I think this gel might be good for severe acne (mine is moderate) if you do not have sensitive skin at all. I have never had sensitive skin before but I am very fair...Just be careful because the drying effects are severe and difficult to clear
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April 22, 2009

Pros:

Made my skin better than it had been, but did not completely clear things up. Also, my insurance covers a good deal of the cost and with the 3-refill rebate I pay almost nothing for it.

Cons:

My skin got worse before it got better. It also got very dry esp. when used with an alcohol solution. Some moisturizers that should have been fine stung and my face peeled a bit. I also still break out on chin/jaw and have persistent spots elsewhere.

I would recommend this for less severe acne (light/very light). Like I said, a good deal of my acne cleared up in the couple of months I've been using it and I don't have little white bumps all over my forehead anymore. That was a big deal for me, because nothing I did could cover it up. However, I seemed to hit a leveling off point with Differin (which I use in combination with an alcohol solution and twice-daily doxycycline antibiotic) and my skin is not still improving. I haven't noticed any permanent side-effects, or ones that could not be dealt with somehow, but this product did not work to the point where I would consider my skin as being "good."
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April 21, 2009

Pros:

does work for some people

Cons:

dries skin, makes red, used it for months and done allmost nothing. cost to much.dissapointing

try it, it may work for you but make sure you put it on befor bed,and use a moisturiser in the morning the reason i recomend this product is that i know alot of people who used it and got great results..as long as you use a moisturizer.
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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