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Reviewer: almond, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am 16 years old and around June last year I started to develop mild-moderate acne around my chin, cheeks and jawline. It wasn't cystic but my face was always inflamed and very textured which made me pretty self-conscious especially being around my friends who had perfect, clear skin. I tried many over the counter facial washes and treatments plus also tried home remedies but nothing seemed t
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Reviewer: Hilbean, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had been using benzoyl peroxide for a long while with ok results. I still would have 2-3 zits on my face sometimes (mostly around my time of the month) but looking back it wasn't too bad. I just started to notice my skin was looking dull and congested so thought I needed to change up. My dermatologist suggested Differin last time I saw her, so after much research I decided to give it a tr
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Reviewer: Sluggirl, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I’m use to having at least one active spot on my face at any given time, differin has really helped me. I found I was developing moderate acne about 2 years ago and I tried everything else. Skincare products, diet supplements, and cutting out dairy. It helped but differin was the gold star.
I can see in the reviews many people have issues with this but you just have to give this a lot of time to
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Reviewer: Nic gaff , 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Terrible stuff I’ve been using it 3 months now and my skin is an absolute mess it’s still bright red and peeling I have Lumps and bumps every where . I do not recommend.
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Reviewer: Lila, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Here's the trick I've found to reduce peeling and discomfort. Wash your face with an extra gentle cleanser, dry with a clean towel and then let air dry for several minutes. Apply a very thin layer of Differin over your entire face and let dry before going to bed. Leave on overnight and then wash your face again in the morning with the same extra gentle cleanser. Immediately apply a good am
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