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. 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
Adapalene is available in strengths up to 0.3% by prescription. Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Adapalene is also available over-the-counter in 0.1% strength. Here are some places you can find it online.
Used Adapalene? Rate It:
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November 17, 2009
Cons:
Dries out skin, makes it red and makes my acne worse
I'm on Duac, and my Dermatologist decided to have me use the Duac in the morning and the Differin at night. I've been using it for about two weeks and frankly, I haven't seen any improvement in my skin my face has actually gotten worse. If the acne weren't enough, my face is incredibly red and I've got little dry patches all over my face.
October 28, 2009
Pros:
Didn't pay anything for it, large tube lasted a while so didn't have to keep going back for more.
Cons:
Does little or nothing for stubborn spots. If used too generously can sting a lot, incredibly dry skin.
Didn't do anything worthwhile for my acne. I've tried a lot of products over this years but this might just top the most useless charts. Prescribed by the doctor a few weeks ago but hasn't improved the situation under any circumstance. I will stick to the benozyl peroxide as that is faaaaar better!
October 28, 2009
Pros:
Made my skin soft and spot free temporarily
Cons:
I suffered a similar reaction to above at first try, my eyes were swollen, my skin was puffy and my red. Burning painful and dry. I had used it inconjunction with benzoyl per. I stopped using the two together and on its own it was quite good.
Definitely worth looking into skin sensitivity and your skin type before hand.
October 25, 2009
Pros:
Good product
Cons:
doesnt clear pimples fast
ive been on this product since September 5, 2009 and ive only had a couple of my pimples on my forehead and it is still taking a while to clear up i don't now how long it would actually take too see results. EXPENSIVE PRODUCT!!
October 24, 2009
Pros:
I'm not sure there are any yet.
Cons:
$250 for a tube! My 15 year old son has been using morning and night consistently together with tetracycline. The first couple of weeks his acne seemed worse. He complained of stinging redness and dryness.
He's been sticking with it, and his skin is moderately better, but definitely not clear. He's on week 8. After paying so much for it, I really want to give it time to work its 'magic'. I'm wondering why dermatologists are so highly recommending it after reading these reviews. Is it because it's a new RX with a hefty price tag? Hmmm. I really hope not.
October 22, 2009
Pros:
None.
Cons:
No improvement in cystic acne on face after six months of usage. Very costly product.
We used it without an antibiotic, such as Doxycycline or Tetracycline. It cost too much money as no improvement in skin. You would be better off trying some other topical agent that costs less. Disappointed. It used up alot of our insurance money.
October 22, 2009
Pros:
Works for the first year for me
Cons:
Just stopped working after the first year. I used it for 1 and a half more years now I'm quitting
As everyone else said, this product must be used consistently and in the smallest amount. We're talking 3/4 of a pea size and don't rub into the side cracks of your nose because it'll inflame and make it flaky. For me it just stopped working. I use it consistently (every night) and I've been getting this acne patch on my forehead. Despite my good diet and exercise habits. Also be careful what you mix with. I used a glycolic acid anti-aging serum and I flaked so much that I could have filled half a teaspoon per day with my flakes. DISGUSTING. It's also very expensive if you do not have health insurance.
October 19, 2009
Pros:
none
Cons:
burning skin, redness, it doesn't work
the worst product I've used, i used this stuff for long time but never worked for me, produce redness and irritation, burns my skin, and never saw good results, this stuff sucks
October 11, 2009
Pros:
it wasn't good at all. When i used it, it didn't make a difference to my face and if i remember right, i think it made my skin a bit worse. But not scary worse.
Cons:
didn't see a difference, made acne worse.
Wasn't for me, probly not for you.
October 9, 2009
Pros:
It helped my skin look good for about 5 months
Cons:
Stopped working after a while :( The price was rediculous!! My insurance wouldn't pay for much of it.
When I first tried this medication, my skin was red for about the first week. After a few weeks, it started making my skin look more clear than it had ever been before! I thought it was a miracle. But as with everything I've ever tried, the effects lessened and my skin went back to normal. I still recommend this because it might work for someone else better. I wish it would have worked longer for me.
Pros:
I haven't seen any yet