adapalene

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US/əˈdæp.əˌlin/

noun

A retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.

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Meanings

nounadapalene (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA retinoid C₂₈H₂₈O₃ applied topically to the skin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is marketed under the trademark Differin and when used in combination with benzoyl peroxide, under the trademark Epiduo.

Origin

Probably from ada(mantyl) + p(henyl) + (naphth)alene.

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Translations

Finnish adapaleeni
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German Adapalen
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Portuguese adapaleno
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Russian адапале́н
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Cite this entry
APA

adapalene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adapalene

MLA

“adapalene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adapalene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “adapalene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adapalene.

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