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Topical Retinoid
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Prescription and over-the-counter adapalene share the same efficacy percentage due to non-specific research, but prescription strength likely performs better.
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, especially at over-the-counter strength. 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
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
Used Adapalene (Non-prescription)? Rate It:
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July 10, 2009
Cons:
Makes skin a little dry
Works wonders, really fast.... I love it! It's the only topic product that has ever worked for me....
July 9, 2009
Pros:
my skin feels smoother
Cons:
none so far.
Dosage makes a big difference! I started with 0.1% and it did absolutly nothing. Then my Dr. perscribed 0.3% and it has made a big difference. It works as well as benzoil peroxide for me (sometimes I need a bz boost though on bad days) and I haven't had any skin irritation.
June 26, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
My skin before using Differin was not so oily. After 4 months of applying Differin, my face was very shining and extremely oily and as a reuslt I was breaking our permamently.
I decided to quit bc the longer I used Differin the worse my acne became. In addition, I got acne albidum which I have never had before! This topical drug is definately not for me, I left with resistant scars,clogged pores and horrible, inflammed pimples, my skin got crazy after that! It is was waste of time and money.
June 13, 2009
Pros:
there are no pros
Cons:
everything
ive been using this stuff since october, and no results.
if anything my skin is worse!!!
June 11, 2009
Pros:
no pros
Cons:
I started using differin to clear my mild to moderate acne and it turned into severe acne! I knew how long it was supposed to take, so I kept with it for over 5 months. My acne continued to get worse, i didnt even want to leave the house.
Differin may work for some, but it really did not work for me. My dermatologist even recommended it for me. So, just be careful. I have had skin problems for 4 years now just because of my 5 month use of differin. My advice: stay away.
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.
May 17, 2009
Pros:
-No Odor
-Cost
Cons:
-Made skin more sensitive
-Took a long time to do absolutly nothin
I wouldnt waste my time with this product because it doesnt give you the results you hope for, and can actually make it worse
May 17, 2009
Pros:
IT WORKS!!
I got it for free by using a Differin coupon through my dermatologist! Ask for samples!
Cons:
It takes about 6 months to a year to see full results. Acne starts getting better in 3 months.
It is expensive. It costs $250.00 a tube for the new 3% dose. Ask your dermatologist to help you out with samples. Mine gives me a new box everytime I
It will make your acne WORSE during the first months. That is SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN!! It's clearing the skin of the bacteria you have underneath the skin. Basically you get all the pimples that would have formed if you hadn't used the product. It does make your skin sensitive to light so wear a SUNSCREEN and don't expose your skin to the sun. It does sting but if it's too much use it every other night.
Keep using it and Don't give up too soon!!
May 11, 2009
Pros:
Ive been using it for a week and it really has cleared up my skin
Cons:
IT HURTS LIKE HELL. i cry when i have to put it on. i have really sensitive skin and this just burns the heck out of it. i put it on every night and in the morning it hurts to just touch my face. even putting on moisturizer hurts.
its also super dry and peely. its just gross..so if these side affects dont go away soon i dont know how much longer i can use this stuff for.
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.
Pros:
it works fast, no smell/color