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Adapalene is the generic name of Differin and it is used in the treatment of acne. Available in topical form, it can be applied on the entire face avoiding eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. Tingling sensation associated with the application of Diffirin is temporary. Due to photosensitivity while on Diffirin, direct sun exposure should be avoided.

The active ingredients of Differin are adapalene. The inactive ingredients of Differin are Carbomer 940, edetate disodium, Glycerol (E422), Macrogol-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, methylparaben, and poloxamer 124. It could also consist of hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment.

Common Uses:

Treatment of acne.

Off Label Uses:

Treatment of a skin-condition called keratosis pilaris and other skin conditions.

Side Effects:
Allergic reactions (hives, itching, burning, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, tigtness in the chest, swelling in the face, lips, and tongue).
Burning.
Dry skin.
Irritation.
Itching.
Redness.
Skin breaking out into blisters.
Scaly skin.
Skin feeling warm.
Skin peeling.

Cautions / Warnings:

Allergic reactions.
Increased photosensitivity or sensitivity to sunlight.
Initially acne could get worse, however it will progressively get better.
Should not be applied on skin abrasions, cuts, eczema-affected skin, sunburned skin, and wounds.
Not recommended in children below 12 years' of age.
Not recommended in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Drugs containing:
Ammoniated mercury and salicylic acid topical.
Benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical.
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid topical.
Coal tar and lactic acid and salicylic acid topical.
Coal tar and salicylic acid topical.
Coal tar and salicylic acid and sulfur topical.
Doxycycline and salicylic acid topical.
Hydrocortisone and salicylic acid and sulfur topical.
Isotretinoin.
Pyrithione zinc and salicylic acid topical.
Salicylic acid topical.
Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical.
Salicylic acid and sulfur topical.
Salicylic acid and urea topical.

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About Differin

Adapalene is the generic name of Differin and it is used in the treatment of acne. Available in topical form, it can be applied on the entire face avoiding eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. Tingling sensation associated with the application of Diffirin is temporary. Due to photosensitivity while on Diffirin, direct sun exposure should be avoided. The active ingredients of Differin are adapalene. The inactive ingredients of Differin are Carbomer 940, edetate disodium, Glycerol (E422), Macrogol-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, methylparaben, and poloxamer 124. It could also consist of hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment.

About Adapalene

Adapalene is a topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of acne and is also used (off-label) to treat keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions. It is currently marketed by Galderma under the trade names Differin in some countries, and Adaferin in India.

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