DIFFERIN FOR ACNE

Defferin is the drug found in Adapalene gel. Adapalene gel is a topical retinoid-like drug for the treatment of mild to moderate Acne vulgaris. Adapalene is more effective than some topical drugs as it penetrates deeply into the hair follicle. Adapalene possesses potent anti-inflammatory and comedo lytic properties . Adapalene is used when comedones, papules and pustules predominate (white heads.) Side effects include; burning sensation or stinging of skin; dryness and peeling of skin; itching of skin; redness of skin and worsening of the acne. It has not been widely tested on children or pregnant women