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Differin

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Differin is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Dapta • Deriva

Generic Drug

Adapalene

Side Effects

Common

Scaling skin
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Skin redness or irritation
Burning sensation
Red skin
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Acne
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

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