Differin

English

Noun

Differin (uncountable)

  1. Brand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.
    • 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:
      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.
    • 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:
      Among the retinoids that a doctor might prescribe are Retin-A Micro, Tazorac Cream, Avita Cream, or Differin Cream
    • 2009, Acne Treatment: Patient Advocate, Riverside, California: HealthScouter, page 55:
      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.
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