Adapalene (Differin) Reviews
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Prescription summary (911 votes) |
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3.1/5 |
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Common brand names:
Differin |
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Anonymous, CA
Jul 3rd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | did not hurt my skin and cleared a small amount of acne |
| Cons: | it did not clear all of my acne and stopped working at all after about 4 months. Also, even with insurance it was expensive. |
| Bottom Line: | It did not do what I want. I used it for a long time because my dr said that it won't work right away but really after a long time it stopped working at all! there are many times of skin, but for my type it did not work. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Danielle, Charlotte, NC
Jul 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | it works! |
| Cons: | took time to work..... got worse before it got better |
| Bottom Line: | my doctor prescribed differin, soldyn, and a benzoyl peroxide wash to clear my mild to moderate acne. during the first two weeks it worked really well with clearing up the pimples that i already had and prevented new ones from forming. However on the third week things took a turn for the worst, my face developed HUGE cysts that i never had before. to be fair, i had grown lax with the treatment b/c it had worked so well in the begining. however, i began using it religiously for the next few weeks and i am happy with the results. however my doc took me off the differin cream and put me on the gel... its stronger so i cant wait to see the results!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Danielle has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Mayank malra, PUNE,INDIA
Jul 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | clears acne as well as scars..caused by acne gives skin a rejuvinated look. |
| Cons: | none....dry a little al'though |
| Bottom Line: | 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 |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Mayank malra has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 40.00 |
| Acne severity: | severe |
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anonymous
Jul 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | made my skin better than it was but not completely clear. cheeper than stuff like proactive |
| Cons: | took a few months, makes my skin really dry and flaky, burned at first |
| Bottom Line: | it works but takes a while and drys out skin |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | anonymous has used this item for a few months. |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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whyfallinlove46, Kaneohe, HI
Jul 2nd, 2008 |
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| Pros: | works quickly on acne, quells early breakouts |
| Cons: | dries my skin out. Burnt the heck out of my face at first--it looked like I was sunburned. Have to use extra moisturizer. |
| Bottom Line: | It works, but side effects can be nasty. I mean seriously, I look like I've been in the sun for three days straight and I live in Hawaii. So apply sparingly, and use a good moisturizer. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | whyfallinlove46 has used this item for about a month. |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous
Jul 1st, 2008 |
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| Pros: | nothing |
| Cons: | this product is awfl, did nothing for my face but made it worse, and i used the product for 8 months!!! |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a year. |
| Acne severity: | moderate |
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Anonymous, Ottawa, Canada
Jun 30th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | It doesn't burn and it seems to be working. |
| Cons: | None so far. |
| Bottom Line: | I used clyndamycin for a few months in the morning, just to clear up any 'infection', according to the doctor. My skin seemed to get worse, then I added Differin gel in the evenings (mild version). After only a few days I can already see a difference. A lot of the redness has gone and the bumps have gone down on my forehead. (usually I have redness and small bumps on my cheeks, chin and forehead all the time, but no cysts).
As for cost, it seems that this product is MUCH more expensive in the US. Before insurance in Canada it was around $47, and I ended up paying $14. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 14.00 |
| Acne severity: | light |
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Anonymous, usa
Jun 30th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | clears your acne quickly |
| Cons: | flakes, your face stings , and your faces gets red. |
| Bottom Line: | i would not reccomend this topical for long term treatment. But for a quick fix it is perfect. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Price Paid: | 75.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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veronica, ny
Jun 28th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | my face cleared up a lot.
my skin looked better and better each day. |
| Cons: | too pricey, made my face peel, flake and burn. I had to stop using it because of that. I havent used it since, but i wish i could.
my acne cleared up, but my face stung and was covered in disgusting flaky bits of skin. |
| Bottom Line: | really good if you dont have sensitive skin. if you do have sensitive skin like me, be prepared to buy a face exfoliator, a really good moisturizer, moisturizing soap, and ice. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | veronica has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 170.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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Anonymous, Springtown, TX
Jun 28th, 2008 |
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| Pros: | Differin 0.1 gel; does not turn face red or dry; no peeling. Gentle enough for use on sensitive skin. Cleared up my acne and works fast. |
| Cons: | None |
| Bottom Line: | This is a fantastic, must-have product for myself and my daughter. Every other acne medication causes my daughter to break out in a rash- this is the only one gentle enough for her to use. All other retinoid products cause my face to peel and stay bright red, but Differin leaves my skin a normal color and no peeling. It works well alone but works the best in conjunction with another product, such as Benzaclin. I have insurance so it only cost me $20.00 for the perscription; I only have to refill it once every 2- 3 months... and this is with two people using it every day. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
| Acne severity: | moderately severe |
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