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Topical Retinoid
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Prescription and over-the-counter adapalene share the same efficacy percentage due to non-specific research, but prescription strength likely performs better.
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, especially at over-the-counter strength. 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
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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July 21, 2008
Cons:
EVERYTHING
I know that it's supposed to get worse before it gets better but right now my face is worse than it's been in 6 months! I've only used differin for a week so i'll use for a little longer but if it doesn't clear up i'm gonna throw it away!
July 21, 2008
Pros:
it works pretty well at first
Cons:
after about a month or 2 of using it, differin stopped working as if my skin became amune
if you want to get rid of pimples fast it good but i wouldnt be surprised if it didnt work forever
July 19, 2008
Pros:
Best medicine used
Cons:
You'll get like thousands of small acne in the beggining but persevere and use the med .Pimples usually gets worst at first and cure later on .
BEST MEDICINE I EVER USE. HELPS TO TONE YR SKIN 2!!
It completely clear up my face after 3months. Best
use while taking lemon juice helps in detoxification and also for smooth skin.
July 19, 2008
Pros:
It cleared up my skin in less then two weeks.
Cons:
It made my face red but that only lasted a week and then I never got red skin again
The Bottom Line is that this product works wonders on acne and I would advise anyone with acne to try it because I have a boyfriend because of it. It changed my life and it can change yours to
July 2, 2008
Pros:
clears acne as well as scars..caused by acne gives skin a rejuvinated look.
Cons:
none....dry a little al'though
go for it.its the best medicine...for acne..better than banzoyl peroxide(i have been using it before adapalene)....works gr8 in combination with adapalene..use a good sunscreen.for better results.causes break out.of acne at the begining.but heals thereafter
June 26, 2008
Pros:
Non smelling, easy to apply
Cons:
DOES NOT WORK
dont buy it
June 24, 2008
Pros:
It says it worls on the box and I believe it. Only been using it for a few days now, though.
Cons:
Acne gets worse before it gets better. This is because it makse all of the "down deep" acne come to the surface and then it gets rid of it.
Also, VERY EXPENSIVE!!! I have no perscription insurance and this freaking suff cost $150.00!!!
So far, my acne has gotten worse, so the box was right as far as I've gone so far. It says to wait 3-4 weeks before results will show so we'll see.
Way too expensive, so it better work.
I'm using it on my face and shoulders, so the tube is getting empty faster than it should. I'm not buying more if I don't see results first, though.
June 23, 2008
Pros:
cleared my skin fast
Cons:
my face is so oily shine shine shine
very xpensive I have no insurance and paid $130 I use it really sparingly
June 13, 2008
Pros:
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)
June 10, 2008
Pros:
Reduces appearance of acne scars, gets rid of pimples faster than normal
Cons:
Took a while to work, dryness, slight irritation in cheeks
I tried Differin because, frankly, nothing else seemed to work. Takes a while to work, however. It works okay, but I'm going to talk to my doctor and see what she thinks about it because the irritation is getting a little annoying. If you have stubborn acne, however, I would definitely recommend this product.
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