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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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June 24, 2008

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omg...I cant believe i finally have clear skin lol

Cons:

Takes a LONG time to see positive results
Initially burnt my skin!!!
Intial breakout

I have suffered from moderate but persistant acne for around 6 years now. I have tried all topicals and antibiotics. This was the last topical to try (or retry cuz I dropped it the 1st time around cuz of the initial breakout) before going on accutane. So, after 6 MONTHS, I can finally say my skin has never looked this gr8. I have maybe 1 tiny pimple on my forehead compared to the at least 40 i used to have. All I can say, is be patient!!!! It does work :) Good luck yall
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June 24, 2008

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Clears my face, works together with duac gel and clears my pimples and spots.

Cons:

If you use too much it can dry out your skin and make you appear shiny and oily, but wipe your face with a napkin. Very expensive but insurance covers it usually.

Awesome product, I've used it before and it cleared my skin right up, but then when I didn't have access to it anymore, I used Murad and after that I used Tazorac which made my skin TERRIBLE. Now I've got Differin and Duac gel again and it is working beautifully, my skin looks brighter and clearer already.
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June 23, 2008

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cleared my skin fast

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my face is so oily shine shine shine

very xpensive I have no insurance and paid $130 I use it really sparingly
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June 21, 2008

Pros:

after a while works

Cons:

at first makes you break out horrible.

I used it on my small pimples on my forehead and after about a week they cleared up. It said you might break out at first, so i wanted to take each part of my face seperatly, so I wouldnt break out all over. When i put it on my chin, I got the worse, blister like pimples, that were really hard to go away. I know its from the product, because a day after i stated using it there, boom, pimples everywhere. I would not recommend using this before you have something important to do, or ever really!
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June 16, 2008

Pros:

Is a mild acne product that will not irritate sensitive skin. Clears not only pimples but also blackheads.

Cons:

If too much of the product is used if will lead to excessive scaling and dry skin. Initially causes additional pimples.

I have been using Differin on and off for several years. I am now using in every night. I love the product! It is the only acne product I have used that has kept my face clear. I would, and do, recommend the product to anyone. However, don't give up during the first few weeks when your skin begins to break out-stick with it.
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June 14, 2008

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Excellent, with no drying or redness.

Cons:

Takes four months to work.

Works better than any product I have tried in the last few years. To see results you have to be persitant, use it EVERY evening for four months. I am extremly impressed, I have the odd tiny spot now and again coming up to my peroid. But thats it.
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June 13, 2008

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Effective although it took a couple months to finally kill off the cysts around my chin and mouth

Cons:

I experienced a lot of burning, but the doc also had me on a benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical cream at night also. Once I stopped the night cream, all the sensitivity went away

Do not use chemical sunscreen with this product. Stick to zinc oxide based products (riskng a chemical burn). Otherwise, it works well if you use it consistently with a healthy diet. I also use spironolactone in a tiny dose to help cut back on androgen production (I'm in my 30s so hormones are all over the place)
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June 11, 2008

Pros:

it cleared abit but took time

Cons:

skin takes a while to adjust and it takes a while to kick in

it cleared up my acne after a month but now i just seem to be breaking out. I'm going to continue it for another month and if see no more improvement i'm going to try something else. i only RECOMMEND it if your doctor gives you it or sugjests it
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

Very inexpensive with insurance

Cons:

Very ineffective

I was impressed with how mild Differin was, it did not irritate my sensitive skin at all. In fact, it did nothing for my skin. I might as well have been smearing water on my face. After 2 weeks I noticed NO improvements whatsoever. I expected more, other treatments have worked significantly better.
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June 9, 2008

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Suffered no side effects and acne is losing the war

Cons:

None

The product is fine, but make sure you use it precisely. Differin has a website. Acne will get worse b4 it gets better. Its the nature of the product so stick with it. Give it a minimum of 16 weeks to see improvement
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