Adapalene
Adapalene (Differin) is a topical retinoid used for acne vulgaris and breakouts. This listing contains Differin, a single-ingredient topical treatment applied to affected skin areas.
Key points
- It binds selected retinoic acid receptors in the skin.
- Early treatment can cause dryness, redness and irritation where it is applied.
What Adapalene is used for
Adapalene is used for Acne Vulgaris. It affects cell differentiation and keratinisation within follicles, reducing the formation of comedones. Differin appears in Skin Care as a topical tube with one single-ingredient adapalene listing.
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