Acne Treatment Adapalene Gel 0.1%
The OTC adapalene gel: a prescription-strength-origin retinoid that treats and helps prevent acne.
Apply to the full face once a day, day or night but not both, to help limit irritation. Use consistently for 12 weeks for best results.
- 0.1% adapalene, the first FDA-approved OTC topical retinoid for acne
- Works inside the pore to clear and prevent breakouts
- Widely available and affordable
- Dryness, peeling and irritation are common in the first weeks
- The brand says to use consistently for 12 weeks before judging results
- Needs daily sunscreen; the brand says to apply once daily, day or night, not both
Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.
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