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A member asked:
What does it mean if tretinoin 0.05% doesnt work but adapalene works for acne?
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Nothing specific. Generally everyone is an individual when it comes to their skin composition and you work through various products until you find one that works well for you.
Answered 1/17/2022
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It could also mean that you don't have the kind of acne lesions -- namely, comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) that tretinoin is best at treating. Or it could mean that your acne was naturally starting to subside at the time you started using adapalene. But I agree that everyone is different and you should use whatever products work best for you.
Answered 1/17/2022
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