Is differin for acne or wrinkles?
Differin is available OTC, classified as a retinoid and is FDA approved for the treatment of acne. In addition to treating acne, retinoids increase collagen production, which reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Does adapalene increase collagen?
In conclusion, tretinoin and adapalene contributed to the wound healing process resulting in an enhancement of collagen production, angiogenesis and granulation tissue formation.
Does adapalene damage skin?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: very red/irritated skin, an intense burning sensation, eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, skin discoloration.
Does adapalene make your skin worse before it gets better?
During the first 3 weeks you are using adapalene, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. Full improvement should be seen within 12 weeks, especially if you use the medicine every day.
Does adapalene help wrinkles?
Adapalene improves and repairs the epidermal (hyperpigmentation and surface roughness) and dermal (fine wrinkles) layers in the skin.
Does Differin work for wrinkles?
Differin creams are said to be effective for diminishing wrinkles and lines. A study carried out in 40 Chilean women, found that adapalene gel (0.3%), the main ingredient in differin, was able to reduce wrinkles in forehead (40%), around the eye socket (52%) and around the mouth/lips (29%).
What does adapalene do?
The medicine Adapalene is used to treat Acne
Does Differin work on rosacea?
Differin is a brand name of Adapalene , traditionally used to try and combat acne, rather than rosacea. It came to my attention when I was looking around for other topical creams that might help limit my rosacea symptoms – As far as I can tell, I have papulopustular rosacea (the type with lots of spots in the usual rosacea places).