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Adapalene
Third-gen retinoid.
Aliases (4)
Differin · adapalene 0.1% · adapalene 0.3% · Epiduo
TYPICAL DOSE
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ROUTE
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CYCLE
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STORAGE
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Overview
What is Adapalene?
Third-gen retinoid. Equivalent acne efficacy to tretinoin with less irritation. OTC 0.1%, Rx 0.3%. Best-tolerated retinoid for acne.
What to Expect
- Week 1Tolerability and dose-response.
- Week 2-4Early effect window.
- Week 4-8Peak benefit assessment.
- Week 8+Cycle decision point.
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