- Battle Scars. 16th February 2004
... know how you feel. My face is finally clear (using differin ) but I do have these scars. Currently, I am getting...
- FINALLY!!!! Something that works!!!! 15th February 2004
... me? i went to the dr last week and she prescribed differin gel, but i'm tired of having to get prescriptions...
- To Those Who Say Changing Diet Cures Acne 14th February 2004
... common symptom of hormonal acne. I had been taking Differin , Cleocin, Triaz, Benzaclin, Retin-A, about 4 different...
- Estee Lauder products..... 11th February 2004
... anyone has any opinions let me know. the dr prescribed differin gel the other day but i would really like something...
- dr's apt today 9th February 2004
... and she said she would like to start me off w/ maybe differin gel and try to get my face under control and then ... on yasmin to keep it looking good. she said using differin and yasmin together might cause too much off a flare ... up at once. has anyone had any experience w/ differin and does it help? she also told met o get cetaphil...
... Differin didn't do anything to me the two different times i...
- Accutane really does work 7th February 2004
... medications for years: retin a, azelec, benzol peroxide, differin just to name a few. My acne wasn't improving at all...
- anyone been prescribed Clindamycin cream? 6th February 2004
... skin was clear. However, my doctor switched me to Differin Gel after my acne cleared up with the clindoxyl.....
- St.Ives apricot scrub for sensitive skin 6th February 2004
... is too slow. Lots of acne topicals like retin a and differin work by increasing the cell turnover rate and therefore...
- Yasmin Question... 1st February 2004
... cycles for my skin to clear. i also use it along with differin and and a bp cleanser. my dermatologist told me to...
- What's worked and what hasn't 31st January 2004
... exfoliant, and gentle.
What HASN'T worked
Retin- A
Differin
(too drying)
Any chemical filled moisturizers or...
... ortho tri cyclen, alesse (worst thing possible)
- differin (didnt do anything), retin a micro (worked some but...
... micro, proactiv, orthotrycyclin pills, clindamycin, differin , basically all of prescription crap did more harm...
... Hasnt
Differin , Minocycline, Neutrogena Products, Spectro Jel, Cetaphil...
- what cured my moderate acne 31st January 2004
... 2 times a day
especially after working out
differin at night
yasmin birth control
only using mineral...
- duac gel 28th January 2004
... washed away. Duac does not keep the pores clear (like Differin , or Tazorac) instead it essentially "kills" the acne...
- PLEASE REPLY if you tried Cleansing/Detoxing with Fiber/Herbs... 28th January 2004
... Accutane thing.
I have tried the anti-biotics, Differin , spiro and others....I just have the persistant type...
... Accutane thing.
I have tried the anti-biotics, Differin , spiro and others....I just have the persistant type...
- What's Left? For Acne... 24th January 2004
... There's prescription topical creams/gels like Tazorac, Differin , etc. There's also pills like antibiotics that can...
- retin-A (been on for 4 months) doxycline (4 weeks), have questions 23rd January 2004
... with topical medications such as retin-a-micro and differin gel is that they cause more acne and then start to...
- Please Someone Help!!! 23rd January 2004
... having to look at my skin. i've used everything: differin , proactive, bp, tea tree oil, minocyclin, clindoxyl...
- *tear*..I have really really bad acne, what worked for you? 22nd January 2004
... 2x per day) for a very long time. I also use the differin gel and I wash with a prescription 10% benzol peroxide...
- Help I need to be totally pimple free in 4 month!! 19th January 2004
... already been to the derm and had antibiotics, Retin-A, Differin , Clindymycin, etc...
Actually clindamycin worked...
- any other way besides the pill? 18th January 2004
... derm. and am on topical stuff now - clindamycin and differin , and after 7 months I'm the best I've been since being...
- initial breakout with differin 18th January 2004
... I got an inital break out with differin , but the clindamycin helps with that. I've been using...
... i began differin with only blackheads on my forehead and temples.....
... you know if Aberela causes an initial breakout like differin does?...
... will make you have the initial breakout. I was on Differin and it cleared up quickly and worked for about 6 months ... might have come back by some fault of my own, not the Differin .
You never know until you try...I think you have...
- major improvement with AcneTab 18th January 2004
... production.....
Oh yes and something else. Avoid using differin cream - it has caused my acne to go from mild-moderate...
- Retin A Micro...yea or nay? 15th January 2004
... Micro for my mild to moderate acne. I have been on Differin and it only worked for a little while...can I get...
... Micro for my mild to moderate acne. I have been on Differin and it only worked for a little while...can I get...
... When Differin didn't work too well for me, I was prescribed Tazorac...
- Doxycycline 15th January 2004
... skin clear is B5 (10 grams daily--20 500mg capsules) Differin Gel, Retin-A micro, and proper exfoliation. I swear...
... skin clear is B5 (10 grams daily--20 500mg capsules) Differin Gel, Retin-A micro, and proper exfoliation. I swear...
- HELP, I need quick advise on moisturizers 15th January 2004
... door to the medi-spa and buy it there. I have tried Differin and Retin A Micro and several antibiotics before for...
- Differin Gel Long-Term Experiences? 14th January 2004
... I think I've been using Differin Gel for close to two years and I don't really have ... I'm unsure whether the change in diet or using the Differin Gel has cleared me up, so I continue using the gel...
... name! Anyways, it sounds like those that stuck with Differin for a year + have had nice results. I'm going to ... all a personal choice. I know continuing the use of Differin gel could be very costly... so if you feel that you ... suppose. If things go bad, you can always get back on Differin ....
... hey! i used differin for only 3 months (i feel a little out of place hehe...
- Here we go... 13th January 2004
... I've been using Differin for nearly two years now, in the past year mixing ... clear. This was much better than before i got on Differin , so i have assumed that the Differin has been helping ... out that they no longer manufacture the size tube of differin that my prescription is for. Sure, i can call up...
... Thanks surrealmeal for your accounts with Differin gel. Please let me know how it goes. As I said before ... , I just hit my six monther with Differin and it seems to be going decent. (I started to leave...
... UPDATE*
It's been two weeks since i stopped using differin . I have been using Neutrogena 2.5% BP along with ... skin has continued to get clearer. I suppose the differin just stopped working for me after a while. I'm so...
... better. :p
I'm almost positive now that the Differin was just making it worse. Since i had obviously grown...
... positive that the exercise, water, jojoba oil and lack of differin have helped even more....
- AHAs and retin a 13th January 2004
... recommend a prescription treatment like as Retin-A, Differin , or Azelex (contains azelaic acid, which is not a ... use the AHA or BHA during the day and the Retin-A, Differin , or Azelex at night. Some dermatologists recommend ... applying the AHA or BHA first and then applying Retin-A, Differin , or Azelex directly over top. The thought is that...
- ortho 11th January 2004
... before she prescribed it to me. so far i've tried differin , azelex, clindamycin (TOTAL waste of time), and most...
... agree that clydamyacin is a waste of time!! I believe differin worked well for me, but my insurance stopped covering...
... agree that clydamyacin is a waste of time!! I believe differin worked well for me, but my insurance stopped covering...
- Tazorac..need some advice 9th January 2004
... over my face. I tried Paula's Choice products and Differin and decided to stop both and now I am using Erythromycin...
- The Gym and Acne 7th January 2004
... to get on accutane. Otherwise maybe something like Differin Gel or Retin-A, or an antibiotic will do the job,...
... to get on accutane. Otherwise maybe something like Differin Gel or Retin-A, or an antibiotic will do the job,...
... for more mild cases,
#4: some medications like differin gel try to regulate how the skin interacts with the...
- Home Phototherapy for Mild/Moderate Acne 5th January 2004
... Therapy, B5 Megadoses, Hormone Therapy, Spiroaldactone, Differin Gel, Tazorac, Triaz, Sumycin, Minocyclin, and the...
- Moisturizing 5th January 2004
... I don't think it will block the action. I use differin , but it can be drying so i use a moisturizer under...
- HORROR STORY: Tanning while on Prescription Medications 4th January 2004
... perfect skin and had nothing to lose. I had been taking Differin and Cleocin for a few months, when my mother decided...
- Prescriptions that Nearly Cured My Acne 1st January 2004
... I've had such remarkable results. I've even used Differin and Cleocin, which didn't really work for me.
...
... believe the results! (and don't be conned into taking Differin , it's just not as good)...
- zits in clusters? 29th December 2003
... morning and night with herbal logix and cetaphil and use differin ... any suggestions?...
... morning and night with herbal logix and cetaphil and use differin ... any suggestions?
Just a hypothesis but if you...
- Accutane users help out please!!!!!! 23rd December 2003
... antibiotic (doxycycline, minocycline...) with a cream (like Differin ). Then if that doesn't work after ~8 weeks, then they...
... antibiotic (doxycycline, minocycline...) with a cream (like Differin ). Then if that doesn't work after ~8 weeks, then they...
- differin and Erythromycin orally??? 23rd December 2003
... mild but persistant acne and i left prescribed some differin topically and some erythromycin orally. Has anyone ... for you? any advice is greatly appreciated.
Differin didn't do anything for me but make me really dry and...
... I have been on Differin and Cleocin T since October and I can't begin to tell ... infection. (YUCK) But I at first was disappointed with the Differin because of the initial breakout. I have used Differin ... somehow. But all I can advise is to stick with the Differin . Just stick to it. Your face may have a bad initial ... through that it's a great thing! I think right now Differin also has a rebate of $10.00. I was prescribed the ... Cleocin in the morning then after it drys I apply the Differin . In the evening before bed I use only the Cleocin ... mild but persistant acne and i left prescribed some differin topically and some erythromycin orally. Has anyone...
... really didn't see any difference on my skin when I used Differin . Erythromycin worked initially, but, like everything...
- acne, diet, hormones...my story 21st December 2003
... antibiotics, on top of that he gave me this face wash and Differin . kinda worked kinda didnt. I get acne on my back chest...
... antibiotics, on top of that he gave me this face wash and Differin . kinda worked kinda didnt. I get acne on my back chest...
- How BAD is your skin really? And what helps you get threw 18th December 2003
... and/or OTC), 2% SA topicals, Glycolic Acid topicals, Differin , Sulfoxyl, changing my diet, water, and Orthotricyclen...
... Erythromyacin, Tetracycline, Retin-A, Retin-A Micro, Differin , Tazorac...there has been so much more, it's easy...
- so sad 17th December 2003
... tomatoe and peeling worse than a snake (thanks to differin ) im sure im not much help but :) good luck!~*...
- Retin-a micro 16th December 2003
... Here's my usage timeline:
Benzamicin: 1 1/4 years
Differin : 1 year
Benzaclin: 1 year
Retin-A Micro: 3 Months ... Tri-Cyclin: 2 years
I had the same results from Differin & Retin-A. They both dried out my skin horribly.....
- Post Accutane Medications (Skin Care) 13th December 2003
...
I asked about this because my derm prescribed me Differin Gel and Benzamyacin during my first post Accutane...
- Oily nose and pores 12th December 2003
... After watching my diet closely and using Differin for nearly two years my face is clearing up. At the...
- Acne no more?? 10th December 2003
... Well everyone......I have been using Differin and Cleocin T regularly since Oct 29th of this year ... As soon as I did this my face is like awesome now! Differin has made such a difference with me. I use Cleocin ... T in the am and Differin on top of it and just Cleocin in the pm before bed ... noticeable. I think what made the difference with the Differin not drying my skin out is that I started to use the ... evened out now. I use to use it regularly. I read that Differin is the topical equivalent to Accutane. Not sure if...
- What is your AM and PM skincare routine? 10th December 2003
... little bit of moisturizer then my acne medication: Differin gel mixed with a tiny dab of 5% benzoyl peroxide creme ... (neutrogena).
I used to use just the Differin by itself and, while it got rid of most cysts, I would...
- 3 months of hell 9th December 2003
... bad reactions with prescription topicals (Retin A, Differin , Sulfoxyl, etc.), so you might have the same problems...
... antibiotics. If you have little bumps on your foehead use Differin there (but only there because it will dry out other ... part of your face). Differin is also a good on the spot treatment.
Also I have...
- Finally here with accutane after 5 years of hopeless acne suffering. 8th December 2003
... prescription on wed/thursday. i've been on retin-a, differin , u name it. I am going to have a internet journal...
... prescription on wed/thursday. i've been on retin-a, differin , u name it. I am going to have a internet journal...
- Need Help.....Any Ideas?? 5th December 2003
... Gel, Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion, Retin A Micro, Differin , amongst many others. Nothing seems to help. He usually...
- What happens after stop taking Diane 35 4th December 2003
... acne that would not go away, even with anti-biotics, Differin and anything else that my dermatologist offered.
...
- Differin 29th November 2003
... I also must agree with the other posts. Differin really didn't do anything. I mean it did cause the ... everyone is different. I know a few people who have used Differin and it worked for them. So give it a shot... if you...
... I have had the same luck.
Differin did not work at all for me.
It also made my skin...
- Aww- help!? 29th November 2003
... professionals tell me the only way Tazorac, Retin A, or differin is really affective is to use it WITH BPO cause it...
- Zits on my Chin 29th November 2003
... as he can prescribe you a medication like retin-A, differin gel, or clyndamycin.
Another routine that may...
- does my derm know what he's doing? 27th November 2003
... again
then Retin-a-micro (and if too drying switch to differin )
I have used RAM for 2 months now w/o anything...
- Acne cause by virus?? 25th November 2003
... dermatologists and two doctors. I've tried Tazorac, Differin , etc, plus oral antibiotics that did nothing except...
- About Me.. 24th November 2003
... face is so damn red and all, but not much acne after differin , but i just switched face washes....
- best cleanser to use with differin gel anyone know? has to be mild my skin is RED WOW 24th November 2003
... Hello,
I am also using Differin (at night only). I use benzaclin in the the morning...
... I use Differin too. I've been on it for over a month now with not ... Wash with Caress and apply Cleocin T then apply the Differin . PM: Wash with Caress and apply Cleocin T then apply ... will bring some relief. As for drying out with the Differin ....I use Cetaphil lotion. I like the feel of it and ... times a week and the results are great the next day. Differin does in fact work but the acne I am getting is coming ... before proactiv and there both way to harsh to use with differin and in affect my face looks okay not muc acne, but ... ! what is a very very gentle cleanser to use with differin gel?...
- date in a few hours. can my face redness be decreased 23rd November 2003
... little bit?
thanks
i think it is red casue of the differin . im going to cut it down to every other day or something...
... little bit?
thanks
i think it is red casue of the differin . im going to cut it down to every other day or something...
- To take accutane or not to take accutane that is the question. 23rd November 2003
... to see my family doctor today (to get refills on my differin ) and i asked her about accutane. she said i have a...
- red face,but everyone missed the point, maybe i didnt make it clear? 21st November 2003
... saying the combination of the proactiv wash with the differin could be doing it,
problem is. I only use differn...
... Was your face red before using the proactiv and differin ? You might be allergic to the washes. It would take...
... Even though you only put the Differin on the upper part of your cheeks, it can still irritate...
... amount. im so scared cause before i started using differin my face was horrible and i cant go back to that
...
... unscented, sensitive skin formula). I too am using differin and have been for a year and a half. Until about...
- my face looks like it has been burned in a fire 20th November 2003
... breakout bad, with cysts and several pimples. I got differin gel and that worked great. i use the proactiv wash...
... the combo of the benzol peroxide in Proactiv & the differin gel giving you a bad reaction. Using two different...
- My skin is 90% Better!!! 20th November 2003
... and clindamycin. Didn't work. The other prescribed Differin . That didn't work. I used to whole tube and quit...
- Brutal honesty or tactful sensitivity? 19th November 2003
... still red/oily/had a lot of acne still after 6 wks of Differin , she called in the doc (who I wasnt even suppose to...
- anyone else tried nothing? 16th November 2003
... painfully burned skin, same with perscriptions like Differin and Benzaclin. Burning the skin off your face isnt...
- Proactiv.. 15th November 2003
... to see a dermotologist :)
I was first prescribed Differin Cream...this caused the "initial breakout" that is...
- differin/duac? 14th November 2003
... I currently use differin at night and duac in the morning and after 3 weeks ... morning i was wondering if anyone has tried switching differin /duac every other night?...
... I currently use differin at night and duac in the morning and after 3 weeks ... morning i was wondering if anyone has tried switching differin /duac every other night?
Glad to hear of your success ... with differin and duac! :) Isn't Duac amazing stuff? I am on Tazorac ... like.
What did your derm. suggest you do? To apply Differin at night and Duac in the morning? I know Differin...
... know if Duac is always prescribed with Tazorac or Differin ? Can it work on its own? I'm thinking of asking my...
- Please help me, dermatologist has lost faith!!! 13th November 2003
... done the Minocycline, Doxycycline, Retin A Micro, Differin , Tazorac, BP, SA all the OTC stuff and over the course...
- Does Retin A CURE acne? 13th November 2003
... have tried...benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or Differin ....
- pores TOO small... listen to this 13th November 2003
... anyone experience this? BP doesn't work so well, differin worked pretty well (getting back on it... made me...
... I would say if differin worked, get back on it, but use an oilfree moisturizer...
- ?s to ask Derm tomorrow 11th November 2003
... first step is either differin or retin-a micro topical gels with minocycline antibacteria...
- anyone tried ProActiv? 11th November 2003
... keeps getting better and better. I've tried Retin A, Differin , and all kinds of drug store cleansers and this is...
- backne that won't go away :( 10th November 2003
...
i had bacne too. What worked for me was using differin on it. It cleared up in about 4 weeks....
- Tend Skin? 10th November 2003
... does a great job of exfoliating. I have been using Differin Gel and Cleocin T and so far I've had great results ... I don't see much difference with the Tend Skin and Differin Gel really. It just takes the Tend Skin much less ... rescription acne medicine. Also....has anyone here used the Differin Gel with success? Can I use facial lotion while using ... the Differin? Should I apply it on top of the Differin or under? Thanks for your help....
- just ventin 6th November 2003
... what to do.... i dont know what i should be using cuz differin sux and i still get zits everyday and i cant see my...
... post in reply to this, but i've had experience with differin myself. It would help with the big, red, painful ... adding just a tiny bit of benzoyl peroxide to the differin before i put it on my face at night. It really helped...
- I know how acne can be... 4th November 2003
... EVERYTHING on the market! Everything from Neutrogena to Differin Gel. Nothing would work! And I'd have this really...
- Do U Like your Derm? 4th November 2003
... somewhere else but it's been a while-
She put me on differin and tetracycline. They were a great combo until i ... experience. After getting off tetracycline, staying on differin but still getting breakouts, i finally went on B/C...
