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Differin is a very effective medicine for the treatment of acne. It is also a brand name for Adapalene, which is an acne medicine. It is used for the treatment of acne.
The areas which are suffering from acne must be washed and dried. Then one must apply the medication to these affected areas before going to bed at night sparingly. The growth of the spots is considerably increased by Adapalene. The condition can be worsened for the first few days when the medication is started. If it is continuously used for 8 weeks, significant improvement can be noticed. Even though the acne is getting worse, one must not give up; instead more time should be given to it. Differin should not be combined with other acne medicines as the irritation may worsen. The doctor should always be consulted before taking the medication.
It is unknown whether it is safe to use Differin gel during nursing and pregnancy. This could probably affect the baby even though it is absorbed only in small amounts. One should refrain from using it around the nose, lips and eyes.
Side effects of Differin gel
There are various side effects of using Differin gel. They include dryness of the skin, skin irritation, and sore skin and also increased risk for sunburn. However these side effects are not harmful or serious. The frequency of applying the medicine should be decreased if the side effects keep on persisting.
Your skin becomes more sensitive to sun by Differin, which in turn leads to sunburn. This is the reason why it is advisable to apply at night before going to bed.
Dosage of Differin
Adapalene in small amounts is contained in the Differin gel. It is mostly available in a 45g tube. It should be applied in little quantities. However some doctors suggest using Differin with a combination of benzyl lotion which should
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