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I am 18 days into taking both lymecycline and differin (adapalene) for my acne. is it still effective to use differin (adapalene) every 2nd night to reduce my facial redness?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red faced: Absolutely and you may want to use a skin moisturizer.

Answered 2/1/2013

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A member asked:

I am 18 days into taking both lymecycline and differin (adapalene) for my acne. is it still effective to use differin (adapalene) every 2nd night to reduce my facial redness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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