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What are differin (adapalene) side effects?

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

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Answered 3/8/2015

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Hey! so I've been using differin on my face for almost 3 months and my skin got soo much better, but I have these small bumps on the sides of my cheeks especially which they seem to never go away, sometimes they itch a little bit.

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A member asked:

Hi. I felt a pimp forming and my lower left side lip started swelling. I applied differin (adapalene) cream and my lip now is swollen worst.

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I have started using differin for atrophic scarring 0.1% 3x per week and have noticed small red patches at the corners of my eyes by my temples on both sides. Could this be from the differin or is it something else?

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Stopped differin (adapalene) 2 months (used 4 months with no problems).Mth I have a red bumpy slightly itchy rash on one side chin. Discontin. Cleanser that made me react week.Contact dermatitis or differin (adapalene) cause?

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Can Ziana & Differin be used in conjunction w/each other? I don't have any drying effects from the Ziana, but would like some visible results.

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