Question 1

will adapalene be less effective if you have a short/medium length beard? maybe a half inch beard. im wanting to use it for sun spots/aging. i have a pretty thin beard. is it a waste of time applying? is there a technique to apply with a beard? ty?

Accepted Answer

: A beard is not going to affect adapalene's bioavailability though you may need to use a bit more because some will be retained by the beard. Adapalene is indicated for severe acne and has been used off label for rosacea. It is not a benign drug. Using it for skin spots isn't going to work and treating yourself with adapalene for aging skin at age 36 can only result in greater damage over time.

Question 2

can .1% otc adapalene potentially be beneficial for alopecia barbae? im planning on using it for anti aging/sun spots but was curious if thats potentially a secondary benefit. saw some studies it may be beneficial. was just curious. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Highly unlikely. There are much better ways of treating Alopecia. However, should the loss of hair be due to an acne process, the adapalene would help to treat the acne ...and thus indirectly , the resultant alopecia

Question 3

does adapalene gel darkens skin my skin has got a little darker?

Accepted Answer

: not really, but it can cause some irritation which may redden your skin and subsequently cause a bit of hyperpigmentation when the redness goes away. See your dermatologist if this problems worsens.....and if you are treating your acne on your own.

Question 4

how long can i see effect on my face after putting topicil and differin (adapalene) for a week?

Accepted Answer

It typically takes: 6-8 weeks to see significant improvement with topical anti-acne meds

Question 5

i have a small boil on my bottocks. so far, i have applied a small dab of adapalene .3% gel over the area. i am thinking of using antibacterial ointment as well. what else should i use to quickly cure this boil?

Accepted Answer

Boil: Warm compression is a commonly accepted and advised treatment modality for superficial skin infections.  Warming a washcloth and compressing the area for 10-15 minutes four times per day will help the lesion heal or drain more efficiently.  Sometimes antibiotics or surgical drainage is necessary.

Question 6

i use clindamyacin in the am adapalene at pm- but says to use clindamyacin twice a day.. when should my second application be/can i use both together?

Accepted Answer

Adapalene is a : once a day application. The new medicine epiduo contains adapalene and benzoyl peroxide ( that is antibacterial like Clinda). Its all in one and once a day, if your insurance won't cover it, then i would do Clinda in am and you can put adapalene on at bedtime and cover with Clinda when dry.

Question 7

what are differin (adapalene) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Very few: There are no reported systemic side effects but topical side effects include dry skin, scaling, redness, itching, burning, or sensitivity to light.

Question 8

does adapalene cream 0.1 help with wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

It is a retinoid: These creams have been shown to improve winkles but were primarily used for acne treatment.  Many patients feel that their improvement faded after they stopped using the cream.  The results do not compare with other forms of skin wrinkle improvement including laser treatments and even ipl in those patients with a lot of undesirable redness at the "crows feet" region.

Question 9

can i apply clindamycin and adapalene cream together?

Accepted Answer

Adapalene: Yes, you can apply Clindamycin and Adapalene cream together.

Question 10

what's better differin (adapalene) or benzoyle peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Acne treatment: Either one could be effective by itself.

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Will adapalene be less effective if you have a short/medium length beard? maybe a half inch beard. im wanting to use it for sun spots/aging. i have a pretty thin beard. is it a waste of time applying? is there a technique to apply with a beard? ty?

A member asked:

Can .1% otc adapalene potentially be beneficial for alopecia barbae? im planning on using it for anti aging/sun spots but was curious if thats potentially a secondary benefit. saw some studies it may be beneficial. was just curious. thanks?

A member asked:

Does adapalene gel darkens skin my skin has got a little darker?

A member asked:

How long can i see effect on my face after putting topicil and differin (adapalene) for a week?

A member asked:

I have a small boil on my bottocks. so far, i have applied a small dab of adapalene .3% gel over the area. i am thinking of using antibacterial ointment as well. what else should i use to quickly cure this boil?

A member asked:

I use clindamyacin in the am adapalene at pm- but says to use clindamyacin twice a day.. when should my second application be/can i use both together?

A member asked:

What are differin (adapalene) side effects?

A member asked:

Does adapalene cream 0.1 help with wrinkles?

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Can i apply clindamycin and adapalene cream together?

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What's better differin (adapalene) or benzoyle peroxide?

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