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:

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Log on to www.fda.gov/Medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information
During treatment with Differin^® 0.1% dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus can occur. These side effects differ in frequency depending on the formulation used of Differin^® 0.1% (cream vs. gel). During treatment with Differin^® Gel 0.3% signs of cutaneous irritation like redness, scaling, dryness and/or stinging/burning may occur, but should be mild or moderate, occur early in treatment and decrease thereafter. Other side effects that may occur from using Differin^® Gel 0.3% include skin discomfort, pruritus and sunburn.

Concomitant use of potentially irritating products or overexposure to sunlight or sunlamps, extreme wind or cold, may increase the potential for irritation from both product concentrations. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended.

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

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