Differin Gel contains 0.1% adapalene, the “strongest OTC retinoid without a prescription,” said Gmyrek, and can help prevent breakouts, treat acne and improve acne scarring and hyperpigmentation.

How often should I use Differin® Gel? Differin® Gel should be used only once daily and integrated as an important step into your morning or evening skincare routine. Try to apply the product at the same time each day.

Whether you get Differin as a gel or a cream, it should be applied to the affected area daily as long as you continue to suffer from acne. If your acne completely clears up, you can stop the treatment, but be aware that your acne may return at some point.

Cons. Requires consistent use: If you don't use it on a regular basis, you might not see results. Can irritate skin: Studies have found that a common side effect is sensitivity to sunlight. May make acne worse: Some users report an increase in acne when starting out with Differin Gel.

And while there's no one-size-fits-all answer, we can say that Differin starts working immediately and results may be seen in as little as two weeks. However, it's important to keep in mind that everyone's skin is different and it may take some time to see significant results.

The 0.1% solution used in Differin Gel works best for mild and moderate breakouts. If you have severe acne , you may benefit from a stronger suspension, like the 0.3% adapalene, but you'll need a prescription for this higher concentration.

If you are tolerating the medicine OK then move up to every night. If you are getting too much irritation, then use it every 3rd night. Your goal is to eventually work up to using Differin every night. Most people get used to the Differin by the 4th to 6th week of use.

Use of Differin® Gel should not be discontinued, but be sure to always use it just once daily. Try a gentle, non-comedogenic moisturizer, like Differin Soothing Moisturizer, to help manage irritation.

Absolutely not. It's a common, temporary reaction that will usually subside after about 4 weeks of use. Use of Differin® Gel should not be discontinued, but be sure to always use it just once daily. Try a gentle, non-comedogenic moisturizer, like Differin Soothing Moisturizer, to help manage irritation.

Whether you get Differin as a gel or a cream, it should be applied to the affected area daily as long as you continue to suffer from acne. If your acne completely clears up, you can stop the treatment, but be aware that your acne may return at some point.

To help clear up your acne completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a short time. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your acne may return or get worse.

Whether you get Differin as a gel or a cream, it should be applied to the affected area daily as long as you continue to suffer from acne. If your acne completely clears up, you can stop the treatment, but be aware that your acne may return at some point.