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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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December 24, 2007

Pros:

My face is clear old cysts disappeared.

Cons:

none for me

I have struggled with moderate acne for years and now for the first time in my life I can put my best face foreward. I use this product with doxycycline.
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December 24, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Broke my face out into large, painful pimples. Even after discontinuing use for 4 months, I am unable to get rid of them.

This is the worst product I have ever used and it has ruined my skin.
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December 22, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin, does it's job!

Cons:

A little bit of redness, and initial breakout, but it starts clearing up after that.

I've been using this product for 20 days, and I already see big improvements! I broke out almost everywhere on my face, and then I got the initial breakout, which everyone gets, but it only lasted a few days. Then I saw improvements fast. I see less pimples, and my skin is softer. I'll keep using it longer to see if it gets completely clear (I hope!) =]
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December 21, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin, diminishes scars, and prevents pimples from ever coming back

Cons:

very drying & takes a while to work & it also gets worse before it gets better

this stuff is amazingg, although you really have to be patient with it, it won't cure you in a week. it takes it's time. but the wait is worth it, because after all, ultimatelly you will acheive beautiful, clear skin. i used to get gross whiteheads and big black heads all over my cheeks and now they're all gone, and not only are they all gone, the scars are gone too! this stuff=miracleee!
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

Very bad

Cons:

Skin became worse. I had acne, but when i started to apply Differing my skin became terrible: scarfs, red spots all around my face now. And make- up doesnt hide it now. Im so depressed.

Do not use this product! It will make your acne even worse. After 5 weeks of using Differin, i cant look at the mirror now. Totally terrible.
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

Does help to dry out pimples and okay smell.

Cons:

does not help to get rid of acne. Dries out face and well there weren't too many improvements since I have been on this gel.

I guess if you have mild acne this will help you. But for me with moderate acne, it hasn't really changed my face. My dermatologist recommended this and told me to wait til two months to see if a product really works. Well it has almost been two months and I don't see a big difference. It has lessened some acne, however there are still new breakouts and many whiteheads. I don't recommend this product because I do not feel it is really effective.
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

My skin has really cleared up! My dermatologist also says that Differin will help with wrinkles, age spots, and elasticity... definite pros!

Cons:

The first week or two, the topical creams (including differin) made my skin dry, itchy, and it would burn for about 30-40 minutes after application. Other than that, I also hate how it bleaches my clothes.

I would recommend this product to anyone struggling with mild acne. I've never had severe acne, but after using my regimen of Differin and Duac I only see a few pimples every now and then. Stick with it, it may be a little frustrating at first but you WILL see results!
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December 10, 2007

Pros:

Good against blackheads

Cons:

drying, itching, makes the skin look really bad got more breakouts after using it

I have moderate to bad acne for 3,5 years now and this stuff does not work if you got very sensitive skin. do not use it. my skin was getting better than i broke out a little and went to the doctor he said to use this well i have never looked as bad as i have these days. my skin is so dry and red. and i am breaking out every week i always get red marks and this stuff makes them look even worse.
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December 9, 2007

Pros:

Fast healing on monthly zits

Cons:

Itchy, Drying and causes severe milia(whiteheads)!

I've tried everything but lasers and this crap. Don't waste your time, money or any self-esteem you may have left. Man, what do we do. Nobody can help, nobody cares. We just feel like sh*t and are lives will be over. If anybody can help with this "CURSE" please submit advise...
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December 8, 2007

Pros:

Covered by my prescription drug plan.

Cons:

Bleaches your clothes. I tried benzamyacin first, that eventually stopped working. Differin worked for about 2 weeks, dr. said to keep using, did for several months to no avail. Eventually quit all scrip meds. Ended up with scarring & cysts daily.

Everyone needs to try different things to find out what works for their skin. We are all different; I have very sensitive skin, to sunlight, to pollens, etc., using a bunch of different meds really jacked up my skin but thus far, I am very happy with the results from the basis bar, benz peroxide 5%, alpha hydroxy moisturizer and the neutrogena sunblock.... If that changes I'll be back to complain... :o)
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