Differin Side Effects

Adverse Side Effects

• Dermatological side effects like dry skin, redness of the skin, itching, burning of the skin as well as scaly skin

Warnings & Recalls for Differin

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to adapalene or any of the components of Differin | Adapalene

Who Should Not Take This Drug

• Use with other skin products
• Cuts, eczematous skin, abrasions or sunburned skin
• Sensitivity to the sun
• High levels of sun exposure
• Skin waxing which can result in skin erosions

Differin Treatment and Use

Differin | Adapalene is a topical cream solution or gel that is prescribed to treat acne and spots.  The classification of this medication is that of a retinoid-like compound, something that chemically mimics Vitamin A.  Differin | Adapalene works by stopping the pimples of the patient from forming under the surface of the skin.  It had been approved by the FDA in 1996 for the treatment for acne and is readily recommended by dermatologists.

Application Of This Drug

Differin | Adapalene should not be applied to skin that’s broken, sunburned or covered with eczema, which is a skin disease.  It is also worth noting that a patient administering Differin | Adapalene to themselves should not get this drug in their eyes, nose or mouth.  In the case of the eyes, apply copious amounts of water to your eyes and call a doctor as your eyes may become swollen, irritated or perhaps infected.

How This Drug Works

Differin | Adapalene has a mechanism of action that’s not known to the fullest extent.  The component of Adapalene reduces important features of acne from forming in the first place and selectively binds to some cell receptors with minimum irritation.  It is thought that this component helps reduce inflammation of the skin.

Other Names for Differin

Brand Name

• Differin

Generic Name

• Adapalene

Lawsuits & Legal Information for Differin