Differin is a trade name for a medication for acne vulgaris made by Galderma Laboratories. A trade name, also known as a trading name or a business name, is the name which a Business trades under for commercial purposes although its registered Acne vulgaris (commonly called acne) is a Skin disease caused by changes in the Pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a Hair follicle Galderma is an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the research development and marketing of therapeutic corrective and aesthetic solutions for Dermatology patients Its active ingredient is adapalene. Adapalene is a topical Retinoid primarily used in the treatment of acne and is also used ( off-label) to treat Keratosis pilaris as
It is available in a 45g tube in the United Kingdom and under the NDC 0299-5910-45 in the United States, as well as a 35g tube in Australia and a 30g tube in Argentina. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. It is available in either a gel or creme form. Both forms contain 0. 1% adapalene, a retinoid-like compound, as the active ingredient, however a 0. The retinoids are a class of Chemical compounds that are related chemically to Vitamin A. 2% product is approved for sale in New Zealand
Differin works by modulating skin cell differentiation and growth and therefore regulating oil production and reducing acne over a long period of time. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island It has both exfoliating and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies show it is most effective on noninflammatory acne.
This drug will give much better results if a benzoyl peroxide wash is used morning and night and benzoyl peroxide lotion is applied in the a. m only along with the differin used in the p. m. However, unlike Retin-A, adapalene has also been shown to retain its efficacy when applied at the same time as benzoyl peroxide due to its more stable chemical structure.
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Chemical Properties
The molecular formula is C28H28O3
Side Effects of Use
Some of the normal side effects of Differin includes(burning, scaling, dryness, and stinging)
if these side effects get worse you should see a doctor about continuing the use of this product.
See also
- Tretinoin (Retin-A)
- Tazarotene (Tazorac)
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