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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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April 6, 2009

Pros:

I have just started using the product, about 5 days to be exact,and I am quite pleased with how my skin looks. I really dont have acne, I have dark spots on my forehead

Cons:

No adverse reactions as yet (hopefully none)

It is very expensive this side of the World, but I think its well worth ithe cost. I paid $6,075.00 (Jamaican Dollars) equavelent to approx. US$80.
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April 1, 2009

Pros:

Inexpensive, with insurance only $35 (dr. gave us three $35 off coupons from the company)

Cons:

Like any other retonoid, it dries out your face and makes your skin more sun sensitive, often resulting in "red face".

My daughter (12) tried this from doctor. Benzoyl Peroxide 10% wash 3 times a week and Differin after cleansing every night. Acne worse before better. 3 weeks before skin cleared and was beautiful ... for about a week. Then big breakout that lasted 2 weeks. Clear for a week, bad for two. The agony of a teenager. We've been on 2 1/2 months and will see the doctor in 3 weeks to determine if we'll stay on it or not. As an adult I use Obaji retonoid and have great results - little acne or dryness but very sun sensitive. I don't care what the costs are, I just want my baby girl's face to clear up and help her self esteem. She wants to try Pro Active like her friends but that's 1/4th the benzoyl peroxide level we're using already - it can't possibly work better.
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

it gets rid of pimples and tones your skin within a week of using

Cons:

red at first and dry skin for more sensitive skin and at first, stinging

Great product. Only use on target acne spots or it will really dry out your skin. IT MADE ME BEAUTIFUL AND I PWN NOOBS ON A DAILY DIESEL BASIS.
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

Smoother skin, less blackheads.

Cons:

During the beginning, when your skin is getting used to the gel, you may feel increased warmth when in sunlight. Slight drying.

I have been plagued by blackheads for a little over ten years. It's rare when I will actually get pimples. I have tried practically every over-the-counter medicine you can think of. Nothing worked. I have oily skin, so some items would dry my skin out, which would help moderately some of the time. With Differin, my skin was noticably more sensitive in the first week or so. I didn't have the monstrous breakout everyone keeps saying they got in the beginning. I have been using it for about a month now and I am so grateful for this prescription. My skin appears more clean, even-toned, and the blackheads have started to disappear. I know it won't work for all skin types, but I am definitely a believer. I used the name brand, so that's why I ended up paying so much; but next time I'll get generic and be able to save myself a grip of $$.
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March 29, 2009

Pros:

loss of redness

Cons:

uncontrolable breakouts!!!!!

I've been using the product for about 6 months ( 16 years old, and the acne just started showing up ) and I put it on every night. I get nervous at night, because I never know if I'm going to wake up and be a little more clear, or wake up with more zits. It's worked with getting rid of redness but I still get tons of breakouts (white heads, and P ance). Everytime I ask the dermatologist for something else he tells me that's the best and most powerful thing they have.
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March 28, 2009

Pros:

made the non-pimpled skin look great

Cons:

after 3 months still worse acne! Different types (noduled-and superficial). Instead of taking 3-5 days for a zits to start healing would take 3 weeks.

I couldn't take it any longer than 3 months. Only used it once a day.
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March 27, 2009

Pros:

The only pro about this product was the price. It was affordable and easy to use.

Cons:

I started using this gradually as recommended, 2x/wk. After about 3 applications, I broke out with a cluster of cystic acne. I had started using this product for several comedones and ended up with WAY WORSE acne!!

If you are not prepared for your acne to be two times as bad as when you start, then don't use this product. I wish that I had never put this on my face. Now I am using Prednisone and antibiotics to try to calm this mess down.
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March 26, 2009

Pros:

Works after about a month and keeps skin clear and even toned. I was amazed since nothing else had EVER worked for me.

Cons:

It made my skin worse before it got better, but my doctor told me that would happen. Have to put it on when face is dry at night, or it will get irritated and itchy.

Get it. It really works, but you have to be patient. Do it when you will be comfortable with the wait. I did it during summer so i would be nice and clear for the new school year. :D
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

easy to put on and light and dries easily

Cons:

makes your skin dry but it warns us anyway before hand on the packet.

is good cossum of the marks have just disppaeard but the one's that i want do disappear has yet stil not gone but i think theyev gone smaller. i guess the deep acne scars takes a bit long only dries your skin and that is it. you have to make sure you only put ti on the effective areas or else it wil get red.
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March 24, 2009

Pros:

amazing

Cons:

none

super results super fast!
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