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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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August 31, 2008

Pros:

very easy to keep up with,not expensive, doesnt have a finny smell or a smell at all,doesnt burn, doesnt dry my skin.

Cons:

it got REALLY bad before it got better, if you use a moisteriser in the morning after you wash your face the redness in your skin decreases.

i had tryed over the counter things for a while. the neutrtogena acne controll kit controlled my acne, but it didnt clear it up. my mom was bugging me about my skin all the time. my skin was fine in june 2008, but in the end of july i started to get sreious breakouts. she scheduled a doctors appt for me one day, and the doctor put me on some oral meds (tetrecycline) that i have to take twice a day, and Differin. i started using it right away. my skin was so bad that it HURT to wash my face. its been about a 2 weeks and already my face is clearing up! my forehead was my major problem area, and i only have a few blemishes that arnt even very noticable! but the problem now is that my face is red and irritated, but i've found that using a moisterizer in the morning after i wash my face has decreased the redness. BOTTOM LINE is give it a try, and you will definatly be happy with the clear, soft, toned face that you'll have after a while.
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August 30, 2008

Pros:

easy to use, doesn't cause any irritation

Cons:

don't know if it really works?

I've been using the product for about 4 months and it seems to have made an improvement in my skin, but after 4 months it's not quite was i was expecting:( I've been using it in conjunction with a clindamycin lotion, but the results are not that great
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August 29, 2008

Pros:

results overnight. wayyy clearer skin, great spot treatment.

Cons:

dries out skin. use the cetaphil cream over top it at night and its not a problem.

WORKED AMAZINLY. my acne is almost gone now after just a week. i was using the whole exposed system, but it made acne worse so i switched to a gentle cleanser and differin at night. my acne is almost gone now (: it does dry out your skin, but just put on heavy moisturizer once it dries and you'll be fine. definently try it.
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August 28, 2008

Pros:

Really does work very well on blackheads and acne. No odor. Only use once per day. Non-irritating if you use as directed.

Cons:

Expensive. Takes several months to work. Acne can flare up at first. Can be irritating as your face adjusts if you overuse it.

I've struggled with acne for 15 years. Differin really DOES work if you give it time. It makes blackheads and acne disappear, and it smooths your skin. Since it takes several months to work, and since it can cause an initial flare-up of acne, you will become tempted to give up. Don't! If you push through this adjustment period, the results will be awesome. I've used Differin twice. The first time I used it a few years ago, I used more than directed because I wanted it to work quickly. This was stupid and the instructions warn you not to do this. My face was so raw and peeling that my eyes teared if I touched my skin. I quit using it after a week or two. This time around I have used it as directed, using a pea sized amount once per day, and the results have been fantastic with very minimal irritation.
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

Works, Clears most of acne

Cons:

Drys Skin

Works pretty good, left some skin dry though. Friend gave me this.
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

It's easy to use and dry my skin in short time (I have oily skin). My pimple scars are faded very fast.

Cons:

My doctor said I must use it only at bed time and I must turn off the light, if not my face will getting darker and darker.

I love it. It's better than Proactiv repairing lotion. For me, I think adapalene (differin gel) is better than Benzoyl peroxide.
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

It has cleared my skin,

Cons:

Acne got worst on the first 3 weeks. My skin is very dry and is peeling off..also my sensibility has increased a lot.

I think it works, but you have to know that you'll have to keep the treatment for at least 2 months to see any result...i guess it all depends on your skin.....
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

Makes my skin smooth

Cons:

makes my skin sore, itchy, red seems to take a long time to see any results

been using this for a couple of weeks now along side a course of tablets. there has been little improvment so far just my skin becomes more sore giess ill give it more time
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August 25, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my adult onset acne with no dryness(used Differin CREAM not gel!)

Cons:

Kind of pricy but worth it in the long run

This has been life saving. My face started breaking out in my mid 30's and got worse each year. I use this 3-5 times per week at bedtime and my skin is CLEAR and SMOOTH. It is not drying but I think the gel might be. Go for the cream it DOES WORK!!!
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August 25, 2008

Pros:

Smooth texture.
scentless. Clears skin
Really great for using at night. Since ur body works full time while ur sleeping themedicine works better that way.

Cons:

Still leaves me acne in some days.

Keep using this because it works great for sensitive skin and it actually clears skin. I love waking up to a dewey clearer looking skin. There is a prob though, it doesnt completely clear up my acne. There are days when one night of differin doesnt reduce the appearance of my acne.
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