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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.
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January 23, 2011
Cons:
abit of dryness
this gel is amazing even i burn the midnight oil always.. but it's kinda dry.. my advice i get from my dermatologist is that after cleansing ur face at night, apply enough moisturiser then with a pea size of differin gel, it works well!!
November 26, 2010
Pros:
-pimples don't last as long and heal faster
-fewer infected pimples
-prevents some pimples from ever forming
-all your acne comes to the surface
Cons:
-all your acne comes to the surface (not pretty at first)
-i still get some breakouts, especially around my menstrual cycle
-takes a few months to really work (make sure you use regularly!)
Before i had terrible breakouts with pimples that would get infected and painful, especially on my chin and around/ on my nose. Ive been using the product for a little over 2 months, and my acne is now definitely more under control, though i still break out on my chin (pretty sure this is just all the hidden acne its bringing up from deep within my skin). Definitely heals pimples faster and helps with some scarring. With a prescription i paid 50 bucks, but it will last FOREVER because you really only use a tiny bit every night. Good product overall, takes some time to work, so be patient!
October 27, 2010
Pros:
Only been on differin for two months and my acne has already started to clear.
Skin is looking a lot better, in smoothness and complexion.
Cons:
Dry skin to begin with, but easily avoided with a moisturiser.
It works extremely well, but you must be persistent and not give up hope.
I did not really have an initial breakout, so i was lucky.
Yes this product does take a while, but if most people were able to read it says it will take at least 3 months for it to start working. It says it on the pamphlet you get with it.
I have been using differin for about 2 months now and have seen amazing results.
I've tried proactiv and many other things.
Proactiv completely destroyed my skin. Also for the retards in other posts that say it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, all antibiotics, washes, topicals, creams anything to do with treating acne will make your skin more sensitive to sun, as well as this.
It's easily fixed by applying it at night before bed and washing it off in the morning and applying a moisturiser.
December 29, 2009
Pros:
made the texture of my skin nice
faded hyperpigentation
Cons:
didnt do as much as i wanted for acne, still got cysts
i bet this is good for mild cases of acne, i used both the .1 and .3 and still got cystic acne on occasion, the initial breakout was pretty awful, would have been worth it if it kept me clearer in the long term but it didnt. Did make the overall texture of my skin very nice though and faded red marks really well. i reccomend trying it but for many people it will only be a small step in clearing your skin, i am now using retin a which i like better. ( however differin is much more tolerable than retin a)
April 27, 2015
Works AND no side effects!
I was prescribed Differin 0.1% gel, as well as being prescribed lymecycline tablets (1 a day).. Been on both prescriptions about 2/3 weeks and my skin has all cleared, literally only about 2 spots on my face!!!
Obviously I can't say which treatment is doing the magic but as a combination all I can say is AMAAAZING!!!
Really recommend it!
Also, I've read that some people experience irritation and itching with this gel but so far I've had no side effects!
August 28, 2015
i am suffering from acne for 2 months and i dont have any major problm.. can i use this cream??
August 28, 2015
i am suffering from acne for 2 months and i dont have any major problm.. can i use this cream??
May 2, 2011
Pros:
Very gentle on skin.
Reducess inflammation caused by various acne.
No odor, dye, or fragrence.
Cons:
Effective for only about 3 months then stopped.
This product was pretty good for me, but eventually seemed to stop working. My dermatologist told me that she was afraid that would happen because of the severity of my acne. She told me that Differin .3% gel was a synthetic retinoid, so it was not considered a true retinoid in her eyes. I was instructed to continue using Differin, but to use it in the morning. She also prescribed Tazorac .5% gel and instructed me to use it in the evening before bedtime.
November 23, 2010
Pros:
*Started working the first few days
*Cheap (with insurance)
*Doesn't dry skin
*Only have to apply it before you go to bed
Cons:
None
I'm 20 and I have had acne since I was 13, used just about everything, over the counter stuff, home remedies, you name it. I finally went to the doctor after I just couldn't look at myself anymore without crying. The doctor prescribed me differin and doxycycline, after the first few days I could see results. I was so excited and I couldn't believe it. I eventually stopped taking the doxycycline cause it made me feel horrible and sick after taking it but I kept using the differin every night and besides for old acne scars...my face is clear.
February 5, 2010
Pros:
gets rid of my dryness
smoothness
everything i love it
Cons:
it will take time like any other stuff
very costly
i love it! it cleared my skin up in a week or so . my dr also gave me benza clin to go with it, this is great!!!!
May 20, 2015
Works really Well!!
So i have used Differin for about 2 weeks and i already see A HUGE difference i had suffered 4 years with acne and THIS WORKS. IF you wear in the sunlight you are very likly to get sunburnt so put it on when you Go to bed make sure ITS right before you go to bed and make sure its a really thin layer.
February 21, 2011
Pros:
Clears my skin up and keeps it clear, gives skin a nice texture, nothing else works as well for me, my copay is very low
Cons:
You have to be careful about the amount you use because it can burn you, can take a week or so to work
This is a great product that has softened and cleared up my skin. It prevents new breakouts and clears up existing pimples pretty quickly.
Pros:
clearer skin
reduces blackheads