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How Long Does Differin Take To Start Working?
Hi, I just started Differin .3 gel and I am using it nightly. I know there is supposed to be an initial breakout, but I was wondering how long should this last? I do not have bad acne, just little whiteheads if anything. I am starting to get an initial breakout I believe. I can t stand it. I want to know how long this usually lasts and how long does it typically take for Differin to start working? Thank you!
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Differin is Adapalene, which is a topical retinoid. The main action of adapalene is increasing the turn over of epidermal cells. It thereby acts as a comedolytic and keratolytic.
Initial flare is expected and is due to the surfacing of the previously unseen lesions(deeper lesions). The flare usually lasts for 2-4 weeks. It is important to continue with the medication during the flare as well.
After 2-4 weeks the flare usually subsides and the lesions/comedones/white heads would become progressively less in size and number.
regards
Differin is Adapalene, which is a topical retinoid. The main action of adapalene is increasing the turn over of epidermal cells. It thereby acts as a comedolytic and keratolytic.
Initial flare is expected and is due to the surfacing of the previously unseen lesions(deeper lesions). The flare usually lasts for 2-4 weeks. It is important to continue with the medication during the flare as well.
After 2-4 weeks the flare usually subsides and the lesions/comedones/white heads would become progressively less in size and number.
regards
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