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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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October 15, 2008

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Differin is like miracle grow for acne on your cheeks!!! Don't get tempted by their fancy tv commercials and magazine advertistments! This product is a waste of money and waste of my time.

My dermatologist perscribed me Differin to control my hormonal acne. I started applying Differin everynight starting 7/1/08. For the first 2 months, I developing blackheads and whiteheads all over my cheeks. I decided to stick with Differin because I thought the blackheads and whiteheads would eventually go away. After 2 1/2 months, all of those whiteheads on my cheeks developed into cystic acne! I only used to breakout on my forehead but after applying Differin, both of my cheeks and my temples were breaking out like crazy! It's been 3 months and both sides of my cheeks are still breaking out like crazy. Cystic acne leaves scars on your face. So not only do I have cystic acne, I have scars on both sides of my cheeks. Unless you want to experience an initial breakout on both sides of your cheeks, I would definitely NOT recommend this product to anyone. I simply wanted a product to control the maximum of 5 pimples I would get before my period but I ended up with 20+ breakouts.

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Kika

October 15, 2008

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Has made some improvement

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Progress is slow, some initial irritation

I started using it about 6 weeks ago and it resulted in an almost immediate reduction in severity of the acne. But then the progress slowed and I have seen no real improvement for the last 4 weeks. I also had quite a bad skin irritation in the first week of using it to the point that I had to come off conventional moisturisers and could only use plant based ones. It has normalised now, but my skin is still a bit sensitive. Well, at least the acne is not getting worse, so I will keep on using it.

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C.l.P.

October 14, 2008

Pros:

It dries out small pimples quickly.

Cons:

It doesnt work well by itself on larger or inflammed breakouts.

It works best if you use it with benzoyl peroxide wash and or benzoyl peroxide cream or lotion. I was using this by itself for 2 weeks and it didn't seem to be working 100% because i was still breaking out. I know it says that you may see your acne getting worse for the first couple of weeks but it seemed i was getting new pimples each day. So i started using benzoyl peroxide wash, and it just made a big difference. If you do a little bit of research about Differin you will find out that this medicine is proven to work better with benzoyl peroxide. So before you give up on this medicine, please try it with benzoyl peroxide first. Also, i do have oily skin so benzoyl peroxide is good for that too. If you do have a dry skin i would recommend you use a mosturizier just so your face does not get too dried up. I'm happy using Differin, and i know a lot of people do.

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sss

October 14, 2008

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no smell

Cons:

works only for light.. my skill still the same after use.. but it will work if its light pimples..

use only over night

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October 13, 2008

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One application a day is great. Is starting to dry out skin..Using cetaphil.Hoping this works

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After just 6 days Ive never seen my skin so bad, I cant even look at myself in the mirror. Having to pay $230 for Derm and another $48 for script, One would pray this works

Used Isotene twice with excellent results but acne re-occurs, Have had severe acne since 11 and now 31. 20years of misery, Its been a week, Im not happy with the breakout, honestly its the worst ive ever experienced, but staying optimistic and will stick it out for as long as i can bare, or until next derm appt in dec. reading other reviews helps, so im going to be positive, Despite feeling depressed about the condition my skins currently in.I dont want to go to work tomorrow its that bad.

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mitch

October 13, 2008

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I never had a bad acne in the past up until a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was just an allergy because I have a very sensitive skin and gets easily irritated.. It's been a week already and its getting worse. I finally have it checked by a derm..

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Derm advice me to apply Adapalene (Differin) 0.1% cream at night and AHA soap 3 times a day. So far it dries up my skin, a little itchy but adviced to put ice on it.. i can't use any power and i can't find any suitable moisturizer.

I really don't know if its already working, im using it for 3 days already... i know i can't expect immediate improvement on my case yet but hopefully it works in 2 weeks. I will try to stick to it and see how it works in 2 weeks.. The cream is quite expensive but I still can't say how effective it is since I have been just using it for 3 days.

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elaine

October 12, 2008

Pros:

Awesome! works well, eventually made my skin feel smooth and healthy looking! :)

Cons:

for the first 2 weeks my skin was red, dry and peeling.

I've had bad acne for about 9 years now. I finally went to see a derm. He recommended Defferin XP at night and benzoyl peroxide in the mornings. Ive only been using it for a month and noticing improvements. at first it really dried out my skin, but i stuck it out. Im really pleased with how its working! i cant wait to see my skin a few month from now! And for those you who tried Defferin for a short time, i say stick out; the redness, and dry skin, in most cases, are temporary. you will soon notice improvements

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Erica

October 11, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my acne in about 8 weeks. No breakouts since. (while used with Doxycycline)

Cons:

Little bit of dryness.

Acne doesn get worse before it gets better, but if you use it consistenly and exactly how your doctor tells you, it should work. I started with 0.1% cream and have moved to 0.1% gel. My skin has gotten a little bit more dry, but I no longer have to take it with pills anymore.

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Andrea

October 11, 2008

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This stuff is wow... Clears up your face in no time!!! It really gets to work once you start putting it on. You can really notice a difference very fast.

Cons:

I am noticing dryness around the nose area and around my lips but other than that there is nothing else bad about it! Just use a moisturizer and your good to Go!

I am twenty one and I never had acne this bad boy even in high school. I had so many blackheads and those deep pimples that really hurt along with a lot of swelling and red bumps on my cheeks. It looked gross and everyone began noticing and commenting and I hated covering it with makeup cause it looked like I was trying so hard...finally went to a derm and this was the best thint ever. I tried so many medicines but nothing helped!!! It has been a week and I can tell the difference and so can a lot of other people! I can finally not wear any makeup and look NORMAL!! The first few days you will notice the ache getting worse but its because its literally getting all of it out!! Then poof its gone! Little by little the bumps are smoothing out and I love the results so far! I will continue using this product I recommend this to anyone! And I have sensitive skin so this is great nothing to severe on my skin! Just keep in mind people have different skin types so this may not work ohn you buy

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October 7, 2008

Pros:

Seems to be working so far- but its only been 1 week. Easy to apply and no harsh smell.

Cons:

None yet, except a little dryness but nothing a good moisturiser cant handle!

I have only been using for a week, and have mild acne on my cheeks. Comedones under the skin which just appear as tiny bumps. So far it seems to have drawn out the biggest ones but the differin dries them up really quickly. It seems to be drying and shrinking up the smaller comedones. I have have 2 courses of accutane (oral) in the past which has been the best treatment by far but my GP wanted me to try differin first this time. Skin has dried a little but I use a good moisturiser in the am and a night cream at night once the differin cream has all soaked in. So far I am pleased that I havent had a massive break out, and I can already see that the surface of my skin is smoother. I will post again in a few weeks.

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