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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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February 10, 2009

Pros:

It cleared me up 70% after the IB. My insurance covered it 100%

Cons:

I've developed an allergy after 4 months or so. Even a very small amount anywhere on my face made my eyes puff up like a newborn seal within a couple of hours and persisted at least a day. The exact same thing had happened to me with BP, too.

It may cause severe reaction.
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February 9, 2009

Pros:

My pimples do seem to disappear quicker, as long as I dont pick at them and cause them to scab over. Pimples are smaller.

Cons:

Haven't really seen any improvement, if anything it is getting worse. I dont have as big pimples as I did before but there seem to be a lot more. Made my skin really dry and peeling.

I hear that it can take up to 6 months to get completely clear so I will probably stick it out until the Summer then try something new if it still isn't working by then.
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February 8, 2009

Pros:

Creme Version in not greasy and shiny, absorbs quickly
Very SMALL amount of irritation as compared to Tazorac gel
Very short time span of initial breakout

Cons:

Slight dryness, facial redness

I have been on Differin for approximately three weeks, and my skin looks amazing. I was suffering from DAILY breakouts, non-stop. My derm. recommended I stop drinking skim milk (which I was drinking every single day with cereal). The instant I got on Differin, and stopped drinking skim milk, my skin was glowing. I didn't have ONE breakout. Then of course, my skin had to adjust to the Differin and I had very small amounts of little bumps due to the expected initial "breakout" after about a week of use. I'm now at 3 weeks of use and I am very pleased...
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February 8, 2009

Pros:

got rid of acne, odorless, easy to use,

Took about two weeks to clear up face, even over night you will see a difference in pores and redness. A little goes a long way. didnt get rid of those pesky black heads though. Covered through insurance.
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February 4, 2009

Pros:

It initially cleared up my skin

Cons:

makes skin oily and shiny, and acne comes back often

I've been using differin since i was in the SEVENTH grade, and now im a junior in high school. I was prescribed differin by my previous derm. and it really changed my life. I had severe acne, and in about seven months it was moderate and i could handle it. Now i have a different derm., but he still gave me differin, along with the oral med. solodyn, which did nothing. Now he switched me the Doryx twice daily, and that helps...SOMETIMES. I feel like the my skin has become immune to Differin....i mean it def reduces the size and redness of my pimples, but my face is stilll covered with the unsightly marks. But, then again, I have extremely stubborn skin. I would reccomend it to anyone with light, moderate, and moderately severe acne, because it will def clear up your face. unfortunately for me, it has stopped working. lol oh and it is EXTREMELY expensive, but thankgod my insurance only has a copay of 1$ =)
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February 2, 2009

Pros:

Worked very well. Less pimples, less redness and less black heads. Also helped a lot with bothered skin.

Cons:

Made my skin shiny, not oily, just shiney, and it's expensive

I've been using differin on and off for about a year now, I use it if my acne starts to come back. My pores look smaller, and my army of black heads are gone, along with the annoying white heads. My pimples only come during my once a months, and my skin feels very light and smooth.
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February 1, 2009

Pros:

iv been using it for more than a year now and i dont see any touched results

Cons:

It doesnt work!

Don't use it unless you have an inflamed pimple that you need to get rid of faster...
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

Skin is smoother, less oily, certain acnes clear up quicker, and it settles into skin quickly before bed.

Cons:

The initial "it gets worse before it gets better" is no fun.

I'm sticking it out to see what happens b/cuz that's what the doc & pharmacist says. Broke out badly the 1st week, this is only my 2nd wk, but I will update after 6 wks, after my follow up visit with the dermatologist. My pores are looking a bit smaller too. CAUTION: Benzoyl peroxide CORRODES skin.
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January 29, 2009

Pros:

Didnt Dry. Non Oily. No Odour. No Staining.

Cons:

Didnt clear up ALL of my face.
Expensive. Takes long time to work

I had this product prescribed to me two weeks ago. BEFORE: Acne as following : White heads on cheek and chin. Black head on nose. Very Oily Skin NOW: While it DOES take a long time to see results, Differin stopped my big breakouts. For two months it wasnt getting worse. Just the same. IT DID GET WORSE ONCE. I did break out realllly badly on my chin. Getting Better: Has def. helped. Pores smaller. Face not as oily. A couple of pimpels. BUT compared to my old acne. This is god.
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January 29, 2009

Pros:

reduced acne somewhat, easy to use

Cons:

made my skin sensitive and irritated

I went to Florida while using this, and I turned purple. Honest to goodness, purple. I don't know if it was the combination of the sun (I wear sunscreen religiously) or saltwater, or what. But I was purple. And my skin felt very sore as well. Not irritated or chapped, but like I had gotten smacked very hard. Needless to say I discontinued use. I haven't heard of any other reactions like this, so I would say give it a try to other people.
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