Differin

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noun

Brand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.

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nounDifferin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableBrand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.

    Among the retinoids that a doctor might prescribe are Retin-A Micro, Tazorac Cream, Avita Cream, or Differin Cream

    2004, Jeanine Downie, Barbara Nevins Taylor, Fran Cook-Bolden, Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin, New York: ReganBooks, page 27
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    It is important to mention that dermatologists have many options such as Retin-A, Differin, Azelaic Acid, topical antibiotics, and hormone blockers that basically have no real nonprescription counterpart.

    1997, Paula Begoun, The Beauty Bible: From Acne to Wrinkles and Everything in Between: Every Woman's Skin-Care and Makeup Application Guide, Seattle, WA: Beginning Press, page 186

    My dermatologist prescribed me Differin and Evoclin to see how they did. I never use the Evoclin, but I do use the Differin I progressed through 2006 and 2007 with the same acne problems.

    2009, Acne Treatment: Patient Advocate, Riverside, California: HealthScouter, page 55

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