Adapalene retin a

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For the first time today I went to the dermatologist and he gave me Retin A Micro and BenzeClin. I was hoping to get some opinions and advice on what to expect from anyone who has used these. Any help will be appriciated.

There are rumors that using a topical retinoid can make you break out for a few weeks or even months after beginning treatment. If I have been using Retin-A for the past year and I have overcome the initial break-out and then I switch to Differin, will I have another break-out period or will I circumvent that because it is also a retinoid?

Last yr I went on Retin A 0.05% and although it took awhile I had pretty good results, skin was smoothe and had a nice glow and clear as well. Well, like a fool I decided to quit over the summer because I knew I'd be outdoors a lot and I was afraid of the sun with using Retin A. Anyway, I started getting breakouts again which have gotten worse and I went to my reg doc who gave me a prescription for Retin A 0.

7-8 weeks ago I discontinued retin a and doxycycline b/c I had a reaction after 7 weeks of use I am assuming I over applied .025 tretinoin gel and now I have a pink/slighty red blotchy skin tone and incredibly sore. My physician prescribed this and he sent me to a derm in about another month, but can these cause permanent or long term reactions in skin tone? is there anything I could do to help my blotchy tone?

Adapalene is a gel used for the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples). The exact mechanism of action is not known. Scientists believe that when adapalene is applied to the skin, it affects the growth of skin cells and thereby reduces the formation of pimples. Google it, it may not be the only thing for you. It is available by prescription only, there are many other meds available: retins, clindamyacin, orals, topicals - a derm will make the best choice.

I am interested in starting on a prescription retinoid product, like Retin A or Retin A micro, but I read online that retinoids can cause facial hair growth. Is there any truth behind this? I would like to know because I've been breaking out a lot lately and the whole facial hair thing would just defeat the purpose!

At the moment I'm on 5% benzoyl peroxide gel and 0.3% adapalene gel. My acne isn't the worst, maybe midway but it always keeps coming back. I've been using the benzoyl gel for months with retin-a as well but that was making my skin get really red and irritated so I've switched to the adapalene. Now I eat healthy, I workout regularly, I get enough sleep most of the time, I wash my face well but not too much, so I just don't understand why it doesn't go away. What am I not doing?

The best acne products either contain antibiotics to kill acne-causing bacteria or retinoids (derived from Vitamin A). Retin-a gel (tretinoin) or Differin (adapalene) are very effective at clearing acne and preventing and fading post-acne scars. If any members have tried snail cream please review it for us, but I think if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. Products which actually penetrate the skin, like retinoids, require prescriptions. Eloise.

Hi Ana. See your doctor for a topical retinoid cream such as Retin-a (tretinoin) or Differin (adapalene). He may also prescribe a course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline to kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin. Female acne patients will also benefit from taking an anti-androgen contraceptive pill such as Diane35/Dianette or Yaz/Yasmin. These blocks the action of male hormones on the skin.

You don't say which topical medicine your son is using, but Differin (adapalene 0.1%) is generally better tolerated by sensitive skins than stronger retinoids like Retin-a, and creams containing benzoyl peroxide like Duac. When using topical meds I suggest using a bland cleanser such as Cetaphil or La Roche-Posay to compensate for their drying effects. Alternatively or concurrently, he could use an oral antibiotic such as Oxytetracycline 250mg twice daily, or Lymecycline 408mg once daily.

Ask your doctor about a topical retinoid gel, either Differin (adapalene) or Retin-a (tretinoin). These are good at clearing active acne and post-acne scars. These can cause some irritation, especially at first, so use a bland cleanser such as Cetaphil, Vichy or La Roche-Posay. Apply topical retinoids at night as exposure to UV rays can result in sunburn. Eloise.

Among prescription medications, you can use other forms of Retin-A which aren't irritating, or else other medications like adapalene (sold as Differin). Finally, pore cleansing by having facials can be helpful for clogged pores too. Best. Dr. R P.S. I hope your acne are not as complicated as your moniker!

they aren't so much but they hurt and they're red ,shall i'm thinking of taking retin A or deffirin but in what dosages? i also have blackheads on my nose .... as well as lots and lots of pimples on my back that hurt a lot there aren't as much pimples on my face than there are on my back does retin A work on the back as well?? i remember using eretheromicine before but the application is annoying what shall i do???

These can be used in conjunction with a topical retinoid like Differin (adapalene) or Retin-a (tretinoin). Female acne patients will also benefit from taking an anti-androgen contraceptive pill like Diane35 or Yasmin. These block the action of acne-causing hormones on the skin. Avoid the progesterone-only pill, depo shot and hormonal IUD as these can make acne worse. Best Wishes, Eloise.

He can prescribe an effective gel such as Differin 0.1% (adapalene) or Retin-A. A course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline may also be indicated. The spots under your arm are caused by trauma to the hair follicles whilst shaving. To prevent this always use a fresh razor and shave in a lukewarm shower or bath. Use a good quality shaving gel such as King Of Shaves. Pat the area dry with a clean towel, do not rub, and apply Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream or Vaseline to prevent a rash.

Erythromycin is not particuarly effective, oral oxytetracycline or lymecycline is better. If Retin-A irritates your skin, a milder retinoid called Differin (adapalene) would be better. Discuss these options with your doctor. Eloise.

Hi, I have mild to moderate chin acne. I was on retin-a for six weeks and it wasn't working. My Dr. switched me to differin .3% + a salicylic acid wash + benzoyl peroxide 5%. Now my chin is bright red. Do you think this is too many products? Should I get a second opionion?

See your doctor for a topical retinoid gel called Differin (adapalene) which is extremely effective at clearing blackheads and acne. It is applied at night after cleansing and side effects (dryness, peeling, redness) are minimal compared to other synthetic retinoids such as Retin-A. Eloise.

If no improvement is seen after 3-4 months consider changing antibiotics. Use of a topical retinoid such as Differin (adapalene) or Retin-A (tretinoin) in conjunction with oral antibiotics will speed up healing time. You don't say if you are male or female but female acne patients often respond well to taking the combined oral contraceptive pill since the oestrogen it contains blocks the action of androgens -the hormones responsible for acne.

Another option would be to take oral antibiotics and use a topical retinoid gel such as Retin-a (tretinoin) or Differin (adapalene). You don't say if you are male or female, but female acne patients often respond well to an anti-androgen contraceptive pill such as Diane35 (called Dianette in the UK) or Yaz/Yasmin. You could take this with an oral antibiotic for a few months till it becomes effective, then stop the antibiotics.

i) Topical antibiotics like Dalacin-T (clindamycin) ii) Topical retinoids like Retin-a (tretinoin) or Differin (adapalene) iii) Anti-androgen contraceptive pills such as Yasmin or Yaz iv) Oral antibiotics (tell your prescriber you are taking Aderall so he can prescribe one which won't interact).

Also ask for a topical retinoid cream such as Retin-a (tretinoin) or Differin (adapalene 0.1%). Acne is caused by raised levels of androgens (male hormones such as testosterone) common during teenage years. Androgens stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands. Bacteria on the skin feeds off this excess oil, blocking the pores and resulting in inflammed acne spots. Best Wishes, Eloise.

Studies have shown that these derivatives help clear comedonaland inflammatory lesions while controlling the bacteria implicated in most types of acne. Originally marketed as Retin A, these topical retinoids have gone through numerous transformations over the years. They are now available in many different forms and address many conditions.

Not the big inflamed whiteheads I used to get but it looks like things are returning. My dermatologist prescribed retin a micro. I was really hoping accutane would finally be the answer and am reluctant to start another treatment that is said to cause initial breakouts and red, irritated, and peeling skin. Sorry for the long history, but I have two questions: (1) Is it smart to start using retin a micro so soon after accutane?

If her skin gets irritated, Differin (adapalene) may be a better choice than Retin-a. Using a bland cleanser such as Cetpahil or La Roche-Posay will prevent irritation during treatment with topical retinoids. Patients who do not respond to standard treatments (antibiotics, topical retinoids, anti-androgens) may warrant Oral Isotretinoin (Accutane). Eloise.

It also increases the risk of post-acne scarring. You may not need to see a dermatologist -your GP can prescribe Retin-a which will heal active acne and scarring/hyperpigmentation. Eloise.

A group of medications for normalizing the follicle cell lifecycle are topical retinoids such as tretinoin (brand name Retin-A), adapalene (brand name Differin), and tazarotene (brand name Tazorac). Like isotretinoin, they are related to vitamin A, but they are administered as topicals and generally have much milder side effects. They can, however, cause significant irritation of the skin. ref:http://en.wikipedia.

If you cannot use hormonal treatments talk to your doctor about oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline or Lymecycline. I use Differin gel (adapalene) as it is a lot more gentle than other topical retinoids such as Retin-a. It is very effective and generally well tolerated with minimal dryness. Eloise.

This can be minimised by using a bland cleanser such as Cetaphil along with your topical acne medicine. If brands like Duac or Retin-a are too harsh for you, ask your doctor about Differin (adapalene 0.1%). Differin is generally well tolerated and very effective. Alternatively, consider oral medications. Acne usually responds well to a course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline 250mg twice daily. These can be used in addition to topical meds, or on their own.

I would not use Bio-oil if you still have active acne because it seems a bit oily. Ask your doctor about a topical retinoid gel such as Differin (adapalene) or Retin-a (tretinoin). These can cause a bit of irritation at first so use a bland soap-free cleanser such as La Roche-Posay Physiological Cleansing gel. There are some good full coverage make-ups. I like Toleriane by La Roche-Posay, Dermablend by Vichy and Estee's Lauders Maximum Coverage foundation. Eloise.

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