Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Differin worked great for me as a teen, so when acne returned to my life at 25, I was excited to get my RX for it. Although it does help to clear up acne quickly, I had an allergic reaction to it that made my life miserable. I developed a painful, itchy, red rash all over my face and neck, and my eyelids swelled up to the point where I could barely open them. Now that I've stopped the Differin, it ... Show Full Comment

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Differin worked great for me as a teen, so when acne returned to my life at 25, I was excited to get my RX for it. Although it does help to clear up acne quickly, I had an allergic reaction to it that made my life miserable. I developed a painful, itchy, red rash all over my face and neck, and my eyelids swelled up to the point where I could barely open them. Now that I've stopped the Differin, it is starting to go away, but slowly. I'm in nursing school and just dealing with this has put me behind with my studies. I'm miserable. I know Differin can be great for some, but it has made me miserable. Just keep a heads up if you have a history of being sensitive to meds.
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Reviewer: MSIMFAMOUS, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started using Differin about a month ago with the gel version. It did start out as the typical drying and redness. But I then started t develope dry patches in areas that I didnt have any dryness or redness. I then called the doctor to let her know that it was worse than previous. She prescribe me the lotion version and it works the same but without the extra patches. My skin has less acne, and ... Show Full Comment

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I started using Differin about a month ago with the gel version. It did start out as the typical drying and redness. But I then started t develope dry patches in areas that I didnt have any dryness or redness. I then called the doctor to let her know that it was worse than previous. She prescribe me the lotion version and it works the same but without the extra patches. My skin has less acne, and feels great after I apply the moisturizer. I just wish it eliminates the black spots. I will give it some more time to work.
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Reviewer: problem on acne, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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at first, i feel afraid because my acne seems getting worst, well thats natural. but then again, just like my dermatologist said, it will get worst before it will get better, yeah, and she's correct, i didnt stop using it even though i feel already worried, after 3 weeks of usiing it. most of my acne starts to get remove, and also some scars. so i can say that this medicine really works. well, goo ... Show Full Comment

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at first, i feel afraid because my acne seems getting worst, well thats natural. but then again, just like my dermatologist said, it will get worst before it will get better, yeah, and she's correct, i didnt stop using it even though i feel already worried, after 3 weeks of usiing it. most of my acne starts to get remove, and also some scars. so i can say that this medicine really works. well, goodluck. dont get despair if it will get worst at first. okay :)
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Reviewer: thatgirl, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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LOVE! I battled acne (and lost) for 10 years before going to the dermatologist. She prescribed me Differin along with Duac and together they are MIRACULOUS! For the first time in my adult life I have clear skin! Anyone with acne knows how much it can affect you and being free of the self consciousness and embarrassment is incredible. A few words of CAUTION - it did dry me out at first. Really bad. ... Show Full Comment

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LOVE! I battled acne (and lost) for 10 years before going to the dermatologist. She prescribed me Differin along with Duac and together they are MIRACULOUS! For the first time in my adult life I have clear skin! Anyone with acne knows how much it can affect you and being free of the self consciousness and embarrassment is incredible. A few words of CAUTION - it did dry me out at first. Really bad. Like peeling from a sunburn level of dry. But it only lasted a few days and then my skin adjusted and I was fine. Don't do the "if a little is good then a whole bunch will be better" thing. Just use a small amount like they say, have some patience, and suck it up for a few days - it will get better! It did for me anyway. Everyone is different but based on my experience this stuff combined with Duac is a lifesaver! Quick story - my derm recommended several drug store brands for cleanser and moisturizer. I started with Neutrogena and had a nasty reaction - I was COVERED in little red bumps. I thought it might be one of the rx's so I went back to the derm. After some experimenting it turns out it was the cleanser. I switched to Aveeno and have been fine ever since. So if you, like me, start an entirely new regimen and have a reaction don't assume it is the rx. Had I done that I would have missed out on some awesome results. The only thing I am unhappy about is that I didn't start this years sooner!!!
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Reviewer: MsShavone, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was prescribed this medication by my dermatologists for my acne (in conjuction with Bactrim). It has been a miracle worker. My skin is clear and glowing and has been for the past year. I feel comfortable not wearing makeup and get compliments on my glowing sking all the time. If I feel a flare up happening, I immediately put this on at night and by morning, it's gone.

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I was prescribed this medication by my dermatologists for my acne (in conjuction with Bactrim). It has been a miracle worker. My skin is clear and glowing and has been for the past year. I feel comfortable not wearing makeup and get compliments on my glowing sking all the time. If I feel a flare up happening, I immediately put this on at night and by morning, it's gone.
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