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Differin

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Differin is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Acne medications

Generic Drug

Adapalene

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Scaling skin
Skin redness or irritation
Burning sensation
Red skin
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Acne
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

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A 44-year old asked:

How long does it take for differin (adapalene) to clear my skin?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does Differin (adapalene) have any effects on the inside of the body if it is absorbed through the skin?

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A 16-year old female asked:

So I was using differin (adapalene) but got red peeling irritated skin so I stopped using it for a week should I continue to use it?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is adapalene gel used for jock itches?

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A 35-year old asked:

Does adapalene cream 0.1 help with wrinkles?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you use differin (adapalene) cream on armpits?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can I apply clindamycin and adapalene cream together?

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A 39-year old asked:

Dry peeling skin on differin (adapalene) is this a good sign?

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A 25-year old male asked:

4th week use differin, (adapalene) finally see it working but have a burn on my cheek by putting to much on in the 2nd week, hasnt went away. how to treat this?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does adapalene gel work for acne?

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A 48-year old asked:

Will differin (adapalene) repair wrinkles?

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A 40-year old asked:

Do dermatology offices have differin (adapalene) coupons?

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A 32-year old asked:

Does adult continued use of Differin (adapalene) decrease the risk of skin cancers?

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A 28-year old female asked:

What is the best way to restore moisture after using differin (adapalene) 0.1% treatment? Hydra facial? And how often?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can i use differin (adapalene) cream while pregnant?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Is Differin (adapalene) Cream a steroid, does it contain steroid in it?

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A 46-year old asked:

What medication is better=== klaron (sodium sulfacetamide) or differin (adapalene)?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Should I refrain from using Differin (adapalene) Gel while I'm on my Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) course?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Stopped differin (adapalene) 2 mths (used 4 mths with no problems).Mth I have a red bumpy slightly itchy rash on one side chin. Discontin. cleanser that made me react week.Contact dermatitis or differin (adapalene) cause?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is differin (adapalene) gel good for acne ?

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A 28-year old female asked:

What is a good moisturizer to use with differin (adapalene) 0.1% gel? I have combination skin with oily t-zone.

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A 21-year old male asked:

i am on adapalene cream for 3 months now and getting under skin cystic acne and my acne was light and was wondering how long will it take to work?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I tried to pop a big blackhead on my chin,but it did not come out.It looks red and big now.How can I heal it faster ?? Does honey or differin (adapalene) help?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old female asked:

Still hoping this rash is contact dermatitis. It has faded a bit but is still there. Could Differin (adapalene) Cream cause Perioral Dermatitis? Hopefully not!!!!

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What are Adapalene and clindamycin phosphate gel used for?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Using adapalene clindamycin phosphate gel for longtime is there any side efects?

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A member asked:

Is it possible that adapalene + clindamycin phosphate gel deriva c be used only in mornings?

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A 35-year old asked:

I have acne and went to the derm, why did he give me novominocyclone and differin (adapalene)?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

Is it okay to put differin (adapalene) ( acne medication) on the outer part of the vagina where the hair grows ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

What is the difference between differin and benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

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