What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Differin? If you are allergic to Differin ( adapalene ); any part of Differin (adapalene); or any other drugs, foods, or substances
Most of these side effects lessen with continued use; however, if they are bothersome, decreasing the frequency with which adapalene is applied may reduce these side effects
May Week 12 You should see a significant difference around the 12-week mark - clinical studies reported up to 87% acne reduction
Most of these side effects lessen with continued use
Using Differin Wash your face using a mild cleanser and lukewarm water twice daily
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser side effects
Differin (adapalene topical) +
Adapalene is available only with your doctor's prescription
Differin (adapalene) can cause skin irritation, burning, and itching right after using it, so make sure you have moisturizer with you to help with this side effect
These reactions may include burning, dry skin, itching, peeling, redness, and scaling
Along with its needed effects, adapalene topical may cause some unwanted effects
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: very red/irritated skin, an intense burning sensation, eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, skin discoloration
1 may cause serious side effects including: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
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If you notice any other effects, check Common side effects (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people) Burning sensation
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Your doctor has weighed the risks of using this medicine against the benefits they expect it will have for you
Do not use this medicine on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin
Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have : hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; swelling of This percentage of adapalene is less likely to cause any side effects on your skin and your skin may even tolerate daily usage of the product
An intense burning sensation
Burning, itching, crusting, or peeling of treated skinSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Change in skin color
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
What is DIFFERIN Lotion? DIFFERIN Lotion is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years of age These are not all the possible side effects of DIFFERIN Lotion
Side Effects
Acne vulgaris is the medical term for the skin Differin can be used for the treatment of comedones and acne pimples
1%) is the first and only retinoid available OTC for the treatment of acne
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Differin Gel 0
Their biological effects are mediated and regulated by cytosolic binding proteins and Side effects might differ slightly depending on whether you're using the drug to treat acne or plaque psoriasis
Topical retinoids (that you apply directly to the skin) are very safe to use
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Avoid eyes, lips, angles of the nose This Dark Spot Correcting Serum, formulated with 4% Niacinamide and skin brightening botanicals, has clinically proven technology to gently reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolorations while helping to prevent new spots from forming
Patients experiencing an overdose are at an increased risk of severe adverse effects such as redness, scaling, and skin discomfort
Adapalene topical side effects
Side effects
Keep the gel away from your eyes, mouth, and areas where you have broken skin or eczema
Taking too much vitamin C can cause side effects, including: Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Skin flushing
Darkening of small areas of irritated skin, called retinoid dermatitis
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Rare
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects
It will, however, irritate your skin
Unpleasant sensations (burning, stinging, tingling, and/or itchiness) Unusual dryness, flakiness, and/or scaling Skin redness (erythema) - more rarely
Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
Find medical information for Differin on epocrates online, including its dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, and pill pictures
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do Avoid getting Differin in your eyes, in the creases of your nose, or on your lips
I avoid anywhere near my eyes because the formula spreads farther than it starts out
Common Differin side effects include skin irritation, redness, dryness, itching, and flares of acne
These effects usually decrease with continued use
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Call your doctor if you have skin irritation that is severe, bothers you, or does not go away
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Differin Gel 0
Most of these side effects lessen with continued use; however, if they are bothersome, decreasing the frequency with which adapalene is applied may reduce these side effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Dry skin
Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids
Eye redness and watering ( conjunctivitis) Eyelid swelling
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( 1) A retinoid is simply a derivative of vitamin A
swelling of the face