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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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December 29, 2008

Pros:

I can't think of any

Cons:

Made my acne worse
My skin is cracking and peeling and it HURTS. I actually cried because it hurt so much and no moisturizer would make the sting go away.

I HATE IT! even though it's only been a few days, my skin has never been sensitive until this came along. and now my skin is also red, and inflammed and horrible with breakouts. I have a party to go to in a few days and I'm going to die of embarassment
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December 29, 2008

Pros:

Smoothed out my oily, large pore, cystic acne prone skin. Not 100% but a huge difference

Cons:

Etremely drying for the first 3 weeks or so..actually made an emergency visit to my dermatologist to make sure it wasn't going to totally ruin my skin...he promised me that it would smooth out my skin and it did but it is rough at first

Yes, I agree with some, Differin is very drying, Def NOT as bad as Retin A. so if you have very oily skin this may give you better results than it did for me. My cousin is using Differin as well and her skin is absolutely flawless, but her skin continues to be very oily even while using both Duac and differin. She has extremely oily skin. Overall I'm pleased. Differin has been keeping my cystic acne at bay. I've broken out with 2 cysts since using Differin and both have gone away after approx. 2 weeks. Without Differin they usually last a month or more before going away completly I have very large pores on my cheeks, before using Differin my pores looked almost stretched out and those have improved greatly - defferin has NOT closed them completely so I still have those annoying little holes but they do not look as stretched out. I wash with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide in the AM & moistruze with Clindamycin (sp). Wash with Cetaphil and apply Differin to my big pores
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December 28, 2008

Pros:

AMAZING FOR BLACKHEADS ON THE NOSE IN PARTICULAR

Cons:

MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO NORMAL ACNE

Use only on the nose where your blackheads are in conjunction with Clearasil Deep Pore Treatment lotion - i spent 6 years using every available anti biotic and every available cream or gel, the ONLY one which made any difference was this lotion made by clearasil!!!!!
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December 28, 2008

Pros:

It clears up your acne of course!

Cons:

It takes a very long time to work. Depending on your skin's condition, it can take 6 weeks-3 months!

I went to my derm in September for moderate acne. I mostly had tiny under the skin bumps crowding my jawline, but I did get the occasional painful scarring cyst. I also had EXCESSIVELY OILY skin. No exaggeration. So I was prescribed Differin 0.1% Cream that September. ...That went TERRIBLY, I thought about quitting that treatment but I stuck through it. EVERYTHING got worse. Acne all over. Especially cysts. Then my derm switched me to the gel. Everything still continued getting worse for about a month even with the gel, and then everything began getting progressively better. Now it's December and I'm proud to say I am ACNE FREE! Though my oil is still kind of bad, I am clear. To actually control my oil, I use a product called OCeight to cover excess oil and that works VERY VERY well. Differin WILL work for you. Just STICK WITH IT. Be strong :)
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December 27, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

i got this to see if it would help keep acne away. i didnt have any before i got it and after 2 weeks of using it, it broke me out so bad and my skin was really dry and red. it does make your skin soft for the first week or so.

DONT USE. IT DOES NOT WORK. 4 OF MY FRIENDS HAVE TRIED IT ALSO AND IT DIDNT WORK ON THEM EITHER.
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December 27, 2008

Pros:

Got it as a sample, so it was free.

Cons:

Burns, drys skin and made me break out.

I used this after getting a sample from my dermatologist and regret ever using it. It made me break out in the areas I applied it and caused my skin to be very dry. It also changed the pigment of my skin. Horrible!
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December 26, 2008

Pros:

I used Differin 0.3% Gel for about 12 weeks now and IT CLEARS YOU UP! I had moderate acne with a million blackheads and it got rid of almost all of my pimples and some blackheads. It works

Cons:

Extremely drying at first, gets your skin sensative, is better at preventing acne then treating existing acne.

I would really recommend this product.
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December 26, 2008

Pros:

Uhm... it comes in a gel??

Cons:

Doesn't work. Made me break out even more. Dried out my skin a lot. Can only get it by prescription. Annoying commercials (lol)

After using this product, I woke up the next morning very hopeful. And when I looked in the mirror, I was ready to throw a fit. I noticed all of these little whiteheads starting to grow and my acne was really inflammed. I know that the directions on it said that your pimples would appear to be worse at first, but then clear up right away, so I believed it and decided to use it for a few more weeks in hopes that it wasn't lying. Turns out it was. I had to stop immediately when things got way too bad, and after reading different reviews on this, I've noticed that a lot of other people have had this same problem too. There is no chance in hell that I would ever recommend this product.
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December 24, 2008

Pros:

it makes acne go away, making my skin soft and smooth

Cons:

even though i don't pop or scratch my acne i still get dark spots where my acne was, it takes a LONG time to work

My doctor had prescribed the cream version to me since i have sensitive skin. I started using it but noticed that it takes about 3 to 4 weeks for it to work, but i guess in the long run it was worth it cause i have nice skin now. This product really tested my patience, but it was worth it.
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December 23, 2008

Pros:

clears up little blackheads and makes your skin from dry 2 oily

Cons:

There is no cure 4 acne whatever you use...the secret is if u find what works u continue using it even if your face clears up,keep using 2 keep the acne at bay.adapalene is worth a try though it takes 4ever 2 work you have 2 b extremely patient...

I have suffered acne since i was 16,i tried almost everything over the counter nothing seemed to.. i tried proactive solution it worked well for a few months then stopped even as i continued 2 use it it made my skin soo dry it gave me wrinkles under my eyes so i stopped using it, i went 2 my dermatologis n he prescribed roaccutane 4 me for 4 months it worked wonders my skin cleared up really well i was acne free 4 a good 10months then from no where started 2 break out again i became soo depressed even after my doc telling me that after roaccutane i wont have 2 use anything else ever...anyway i went back 2 him n asked him if i cud take accutane again b'coz it worked well but he sayed i cudent b'coz it was safe as it was a strong antbiotic n so he prscribed ADAPALENE 4 me i have bn using it 4 a month now n it has dried up my little blackheads on my 4head though it made my face worse for the first 2 weeks its not completely clear but it seems 2 b working i just hope it clears up everytim
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