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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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March 15, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin nicer, does not irratate skin

Cons:

nothing dramaticly different.

didn't really clear up my face but made my skin in between my zits better, however weird that sounds. I would say this product is more for mild acne. Unfortunalty i do not have mild acne. so it really isn't working that well
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March 13, 2008

Pros:

none.

Cons:

EVERYTHING. after 2 weeks of using it, my skin was worse than it had ever been in my life. and it is SO expensive, not worth the price at all.

it is terrible. I realize that it is supposed to take 2 or 3 months to really work, but who was that kind of time or patience when it comes to skin? Benzaclin is a much better choice, especially when combined with Proactiv.
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March 9, 2008

Pros:

cleared up my skin a lot

Cons:

not "perfect" skin yet

i have tried proavtiv, murad, and other acne products and this is the best yet. i have sensitive skin and Differin gel does not irritate it or dry it out like the other products have! i still get the occasional pimple and i would not say my skin is "perfect" yet, but im getting there!
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March 5, 2008

Pros:

Has helped a lot so far. Been on it for only four days, ee! So, I hope it'll do the job! I, like so many other people, have tried just about everything. I have FIVE face washes alone in my shower! I'm always desperate for something that'll work!

Cons:

It is pretty drying, but no where near anything like benzoyel(sp?) peroxide. yuck. But other than that, i'm happy so far!

If you're like me and tried alot of things, just about everything- try this. The funny thing is, when i was in the eighth grade i tried this. But, i'm being more patient and it's going to pay off i think. keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck to you all as well! :)
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March 5, 2008

Pros:

It prevents me from getting more breakouts. It shortens the "life span" of active pimples.
No more ingrown or inflamed pimples. There aren't really any bumps on my face anymore. I have only some scaring but Differin is speeding up the fading proce

Cons:

None that I can think of.

It's a good product. It proscribed by my dermatologist. I tried proactive and a couple other products but they didn't work. I also use Fougera and it helps clear up the active pimples I have. Both were proscribed by my dermatologist.
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

Doesn't smell bad!

Cons:

Doesn't work or hasn't yet!!

I have been using differin since 12/10/07 it is now 2/27/08. So almost 3 months and have yet to see any good results. I have tried literally everything and was hoping this was it. I know it's still early, and I should ride it out another month or so, but after this long I should have so kind of results...right? I have had a little drying out but am still breaking out consistently!!! MY Skin looks horrrible. I just want clear skin...that's it!
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February 26, 2008

Pros:

I'm using Differin 0.3%.  I have cystic acne on my cheeks. It's day 20 and it's clearing up great.  No new pimples/zits have formed since I started using this.  Helps fade the red marks/scars. Non-irritating.

Cons:

None for me.

I've had pimples since I was 11 and I'm 30 now.   My acne seems to have gotten worse as I got older. I've tried everything: OTC meds, all prescription meds except accutane.   I've tried Differin 0.1% gel two years ago,it worked well but seemed to stop after a while. Recently I broke out on the right side of my cheek which left red marks/scars and I was so embarrassed and self-conscious that I went back to my Dermatologist and I was against using Accutne so she prescribed Differin 0.3% gel, Doryx, and Klaron.   My face is clearing up so well and my scars are fading.   No new pimples have surfaced since I've been on this regimen.   Differin does not irritate my skin at all.
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February 22, 2008

Pros:

Reduced cystic acne to where I'll have a minor breakout every month due to PMS.

Cons:

It took two months of consistent use to clear up the severe cystic acne that I had on my chin. Redness and drying of the skin (nothing that can't be covered up with makeup).

The first two months were the worst. I felt like differin brought out all the underlying cysts. If anything, I would recommend doing differin along with an antibiotic so that the first couple of weeks aren't too bad. By the time the differin begins to really clear your skin, you are getting off the antibiotics. Differin is an absolute must in my skincare regimen.
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February 19, 2008

Pros:

Really gentle, gets rid of small blackheads within a few days, and doesn't smell bad like other acne medications. Also helped with dark spots and scarring.

Cons:

Expensive, takes a while to kick in. Sometimes makes your face oilier than normal.

I think that anyone with mild/moderate acne should use this product! I was surprised that I didn't break out more in the beginning, like a lot of people said they did which was a plus and it really helps with dark spots on your face. Really worth it, and it can't hurt to try it :]
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February 14, 2008

Pros:

Acne All gone!!

Cons:

None

Used it for four months and all my pimples gone!! Works great.Double thumbs up.
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