HOW DOES DIFFERIN® WORK?: ACNE PRODUCT
When a Differin® product is absorbed into your skin, it begins to normalize the skin cells that clog pores. The result? The Differin® product gets deep into pores to help clear the acne you have and help keep new acne from starting.
Fight Back
The goal of acne therapy is to help get rid of blemishes. The Differin® product helps clear the acne you have and prevent pores from becoming clogged in the first place. Topical retinoids, like any Differin® product, are the only class of drugs proven to treat those blemishes that are present and prevent the formation of new ones.
What to Expect
If your doctor has prescribed a Differin® product, here’s what to expect during your treatment.
Early Days of Treatment
We’ll give it to you straight: Your acne might seem to get worse before it gets better. Don’t despair! It means the medication is working—acting on pimples that began forming before you started treatment.
Possible Side Effects
Itching, dryness, redness, burning or peeling
What You Can Do
Limit sun exposure, including sunlamps. Also make sure to use sunscreen and protect your skin from extreme wind or cold. If you’re still experiencing issues, discuss it with your doctor.
The million-dollar question: How long before acne clears up? It could take 8-12 weeks for noticeable results. Don’t get discouraged and stop treatment early – like most things worth waiting for, a clearer complexion takes a little patience.
Important Safety Information
Differin® Lotion 0.1%, Differin® Gel 0.1%, Differin® Cream 0.1% and Differin® Gel, 0.3% are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. Apply Differin® products to affected skin (face, trunk and other areas of the body affected by acne) once per day avoiding the eyes, lips and mucous membranes. The most common side effects reported with use of Differin® products include skin dryness, redness, scaling, stinging and burning. Most adverse events reported were mild to moderate in severity, occurred early in treatment and decreased thereafter. With use of Differin® Gel 0.3%, side effects may also include general skin discomfort, itching and sunburn. Excessive exposure to sunlight and sunlamps should be avoided during treatment with Differin® products, and use of sunscreen products and protective clothing is recommended. Concomitant use of drying or irritating topical products (like products containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or sulfur) should be used with particular caution. Do not apply to areas that have been depilated with wax products. Differin® products have not been tested in pregnant or nursing women, or with the elderly. All Differin® products are Pregnancy Category C. Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Gel, 0.3% and Please see full Prescribing Information for Differin Lotion, 0.1%
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088