Question 1

adapalene gel microspheres what is it for?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Most commonly for acne, its a good preparation of a newer form of retin-A and it aids in exfoliation. THe product is also used for fine lines , melasma,

Question 2

does adapalene gel and/or clindamyacin treat malasma?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The adapalene is a newer formulation of Retin-A and will promote exfoliation and possible help reduce the melasma
THe clindamycin however will have little if any effect

Question 3

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 4

what are side effect of ap gel (adapalene gel) ?. thank you

Accepted Answer

Skin irritation: Dryness, scaling, redness, stinging.  All the side effects center around irritation of the skin. These side effects generally are worst at initiation of treatment and fade after a few weeks.

Question 5

usage and results of adapalene gel microspheres 0.1 deriva ms ?

Accepted Answer

Excellent RX: This is one of the formulations for adapalene and it is one of the better medications.  I prefer the cream only because it dissolves in the skin better.  The efficacy is really good for people suffering with acne.  I hope it helps you as well. Put it on at bedtime to avoid any sun sensitivities in the daytime.

Question 6

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 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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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?

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What are side effect of ap gel (adapalene gel) ?. thank you

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Usage and results of adapalene gel microspheres 0.1 deriva ms ?

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

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What are differin (adapalene) side effects?

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

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