- Will I ever see results?!?!?! 9th March 2006
... jennypoo,
I understand your frustration. I used Differin for about 3 months and did not see anything wonderful ... sure you will be going for a follow up. They say Differin works in 12 weeks so you're half way there. Maybe...
... I don't believe you will see results. I went from Differin , to Retin-A Micro, to Tazorac samples, back to Retin...
- 22 and still regular acne! 6th March 2006
... Accutane, antibiotics, topicals like Retin A and differin ... none worked long term for me.
Unfortunatly because...
... Accutane, antibiotics, topicals like Retin A and differin ... none worked long term for me.
Unfortunatly because...
- for anyone on TAZORAC 1st March 2006
... i am using differin but all these creams are similar.. i jsut wash my...
- Which topical cream should i use? 24th February 2006
... i am currently on differin cream and i am on my 3rd week right now and its to ... need some recomendations here. If people have used differin before and gave it 8-12 weeeks and it did nothing...
... Hi,
My derm gave me Differin cream and it did nothing for me at all.
Just recently...
... think i should give it a chance or should i just use differin for the 12 weeks like said and see if it is working...
... Hi Arny,
Personally, as I said - the Differin did ZERO for my skin. I may as well been applying...
... Differin did nothing for my skin,retin-a micro is what cleared...
- Getting Duac 23rd February 2006
... u have to go to a dermatologist? cuz i want to try differin and duac together and seee what will happen....
- Facial hair removal 20th February 2006
... eyebrows and upper lip waxed regularly. Now that I'm on differin , I can't. However, I have stopped putting the differin...
... try searching around.
Im not exactly sure what differin is.But there are different types of waxes.You could...
- Time It Takes for Acne to Clear 20th February 2006
... for a long time also with no results, i.e. I was on Differin for a year before I finally gave up. When I did find...
- differin vs retin a micro vs tazorac 19th February 2006
... than Retin a micro as a course of therapy. I used Differin for about 12 weeks and saw only brief improvement...
... Kymberlee and CreditQueen. I started applying the differin to my upper lip because I have a dark spot there,...
... Differin didnt work for me.Retin-a micro is keeping me clear...
... hairline and that has cleared up nicely. Went off the differin for a week and am now back on it, but just going to...
... Your very welcome wheatthin.I really hope the differin works for you.I know how acne can practically ruin...
- Acne after Accutane 16th February 2006
... I use Differin cream and it is actually pretty soft on your skin ... .. it is way gentler than the differin gel from what i have heard .. the first week your ... and a bit red but then after it is all good.. i love differin at the moment and it hink you should use it :) good...
... Differin is quite mild compared to things like Benzoyl Peroxide...
- Tanning Beds 16th February 2006
... I am on differin cream right now and i heard it makes your skin really...
- Breakouts 15th February 2006
... Is it normal for people using creams like differin or retin a or wahtver to have breakouts when there ... down your experiences with any creams (especially differin ) and how many breakouts you had until it stopped and...
... Differin didn't work for me or my son, but a homeopathic acne...
... The first time I was on differin I broke out pretty badly during the first 10 days ... little positive impact on my acne. After swapping differin for something else while I tried other antibiotics...
... alright thx alot.. i appreciate it but what differin did you use? cream or gel? or does it even matter...
... probably be when to talk to your derm.
I was on Differin gel. I'm not sure how much it matters as I don't have...
... through it very much then i shouldnt either? If this differin cream gets rid of it which i think it will i will...
- Big question here 15th February 2006
... When i went to see my family doctor he put me on differin cream and asked me waht else i used.. ( at that time ... i didnt know anything about differin ) and i said i used oxy pads (which now i know isnt ... the smartest thing to use while on differin ) i quit using oxy pads but now all i use is cetaphil ... get another cream to put on in the morning and use differin at night because when i read about other differin...
... will know why after about a week - week and a half. Differin is strong stuff. I went from using it twice a day...
... When i was on differin i wasnt using anything else but cetaphil soap.Differin...
... how come i here a lot about differin not working for people? I thought differin is supposed...
... drugs work differently for different ppl.Some ppl find differin too strong ,others find it not strong enough.The same...
- Differin 15th February 2006
... huge difference from today then the first day I used Differin .
Day 16
-Pimples on upper sides of mouth are going ... pimples
Day 21
-Happy that I’m on my third week of Differin but not very happy with my acne right now. There was...
... mouth. Last night I had about 5 of them and I put Differin on them and when I woke up I saw that they have crusted ... over so I am very pleased that Differin is working on them.
-Chin is getting there!
-Forehead ... unbelievably way better. When I first starting using Differin , my pimples on my forehead were just huge and really ... the sides of my mouth and I’m getting impatient with Differin .
-I can also see and incoming one on the right upper ... the sides of my mouth and I’m getting impatient with Differin .
-I can also see and incoming one on the right upper ... possibly next week and then during that next week Differin will start to kick in.
-I’m just sick and tired of ... this ****. I don’t want to give it up now because Differin might start to kick in right away but on my 6th week ... that there is no new breakouts.
-Pleased to see that Differin is making a difference now and its only week 4. Imagine...
- Differin Questions 13th February 2006
... I've been using Differin cream & Duac ( differin at night & duac in morning). I also use Cetaphil face ... combo has been really helpful for me b/c i think the differin unclogs your pores & the duac kills the bacteria. ... Before i started the Duac I was using differin & cetaphil by itself & it didn't work all that great...
... calmed down quite a bit since. Using it along with the differin i would definately recommend. I still get breakouts...
... One of the big problems with differin is that it drys out the surface without taking care...
... Skin is My life... Have you prescribed differin for any of your mild acne patients and if so did there...
... the gel form is stronger than the cream form in the Differin , and if you have never been on anything before this ... and the medication is bringing them out.
I used Differin gel for about 10 weeks along with Clindamycin topical ... so I need a mild cleanser.
Good luck with the Differin . Be patient and give it time to work. :)...
... Credit Queen i am currently using differin cream at night and in the morning i use cetaphil gentle ... cleanser and at night before i put the differin cream on.. Now do you think that is enough or do i ... would be good for me in the morning and work good with differin ....
... When i was on differin gel the derm recommended i use a soap like cetaphil ... in the morning that was all.Since the differin didnt work for me,she put me on retin-a micro whick ... did the trick for me.Apparently the differin wasnt strong enough for me.Now ive been on retin-a ... do it disappears in a day or two.Good luck with the differin cos the retin-a micro is more expensive. :)...
... or anything else while you are on your prescription Differin . :) These products may just increase your chance ... back for a follow up soon. It sounds like if the Differin was all that was prescribed, your acne may be on the...
... you answered my question and yes i have been on the differin cream for 2 weeks and i just had another break out ... oh yeah credit queen.. one mroe question.. if this differin cream isnt working should i go see my doctor and ask...
... where an oral antibiotic may be needed along with your Differin .
My suggestion is to continue with what you are...
... just went to my family doctor and he just gave me differin but he didnt say a follow up i dont think? i guess...
... have used that combo but my doctor only prescribed me differin cream and nothing else... would it be a big deal if ... i went and got duac now? even if ive been using differin cream for 17 days?...
... I use Differin Cream at night, and Rosac Cream + BenzaClin Gel in...
... ...just be patient (I know it's hard)!! :)
If Differin does not work by itself, you might want to ask your...
... how long do you think i should give differin before going to get duac?...
... am going to costa rica for 2 and a half weeks and differin says your face will get really sensitive to sunlight ... even if i load the sunscreen on i wont be able to use differin .. my question is will i be screwed if i didnt use ... tho so if my face is clear i would still want to use differin to prevent it from coming back! HELP what should...
... I am so glad I found this thread! I've been using differin gel every night and it has helped my acne but it makes...
... no do not put moisturizer on after applying differin .. put differin on before retiring and when u wake...
- Roaccutane time 9th February 2006
... varying doses, and combined with various topicals ( differin gel, benzomycin). Minocycline produced some short...
- What to expect-1st trip to derm? 6th February 2006
... i don't need. When I was in HS I used retin-a and differin and minocycline and all did not work. That is when...
- Doxycycline and ortho tri cycline lo 3rd February 2006
... Doxycycline. I use this 2 times a day and i also use differin topical gel. But I am also on ortho tri cycline lo...
- tetracycline and differin 26th January 2006
... tetracycline I had great results within 2 months,and with differin I had results within 2 weeks!...
- Acne scars 26th January 2006
... Differin .
I got it prescribed for scars and it helps a lot...
- Worked for me 19th January 2006
... months into this & he prescribed benzacyclin for day, differin for night & an antibiotic. I went 3 months on combo ... wasn't comfortable taking one everyday.
Anyways, Differin & Duac is a combo that works very well for me. Hope...
... prescribed the same medication, benzaclin in morning, differin at night...ever tried using both at night, cuz i derm ... both at night but can recall whether i should put the differin first and then the benzaclin, or the benzaclin first ... and then the differin ...:)...
- acne and Yasmin 18th January 2006
... good to be true! :)
I am trying new topicals ( Differin Cream, BenzaClin, and Rosac Cream) as well as Yasmin...
- Iv'e had acne since I was 10, I'm 16 and it hasn't got any better! :'( 17th January 2006
... which is a retinoid and works to unblock your pores, differin is another retinoid made by a different company basically...
- My cure for STUBBURN mild/moderate acne ! 13th January 2006
... years and have tried Doryx, finacea, metrojel, triaz, differin and dynacin just to name a few. I was not pleased...
- Tazorac cleared me 100%, need a couple various answers... 13th January 2006
... think Tazorac has bp in it. It's a retanoid just like Differin and Retin-A, and it basically just makes the skin...
... My daughter's skin could not even tolerate differin so Tazorac would be harsher right? It's too bad because...
- Switch from regular Ortho Tri-Cyclen to Yasmin with success? 11th January 2006
... tolerate it! :)
Last week, my derm put me on Differin Cream (at night), Rosac Cream (in the AM), and BenzaClin...
... like you're on a pretty good regimen. I'm sure the differin will help, and I bet the Yasmin will too. Have you...
- acne ruining life 8th January 2006
... So I finally went to the Derm, got minocycline and differin gel, and 3 months later I am almost completely clear...
- Clindamycin? Because aspirin and retin-a just didn't do it. 6th January 2006
... since 12/8. I am also using it in combination with Differin gel in the evening. I can tell you that it is not...
- Im Sick Of This Dam Skin, Please Help Me As It Has Ruined My Life. 5th January 2006
... I've tried Meds from the dermatologist (Retin-A, Differin , Deoxycline I believe it was called). I've spent...
- Dermatologist in Dayton, OH 30th December 2005
... broke out on my back. He started me on minocycline, differin , and duac gel. I've slowly come off the mino and...
- Post your Differin experiences 28th December 2005
... My daughter uses differin on her forehead only. It makes the rest of her skin...
- Tazorac Rash?? 27th December 2005
... found it to be the best of the "big 3", which are Differin , Retin-A, and Tazorac. Differin helped a bit, and...
- allergy to retin a? Help! 27th December 2005
... experience? is this an allergy? (I have used retin a and differin before and this never happened-I never experienced...
- benzaclin 24th December 2005
... help with oil control for me (use it in the AM and Differin at night). I find it works really well at drying up ... pimples quickly and in combination with Differin has been great for my cystic, hormonal acne. Used...
- Use Differin or stick with what Ive been doing? 21st December 2005
... is stronger. So essentially similar properties but Differin is milder. I use Differin and have been happy with ... cystic hormonal acne. I doubt you'll have a purge with Differin if you've been using Taz since you should have already ... through that phase. If Taz was working but irritating Differin is a good idea---combined with a cleansing/moisturizing...
- Aspirin Mask 20th December 2005
... days worth of aspirin masks.
Would you rather buy Differin or Tazorac for $70 a bottle (or $15 with insurance...
- For those who still haven't tried accutane (isotretinoin), why not? My story: 18th December 2005
... really help.
3. My insurance requires going through Differin , then Retin-A, then Tazorac--each for at least a year...
- Anyone tried First-Aid Antibiotic Ointment on Cysts??? 16th December 2005
... Nothing worked for me on cysts but topical RX treatment ( Differin in the PM and Benzaclin in the AM). I know how tough...
- Differin 13th December 2005
... I have been perscribed differin . It took a while to start working, and it got a bit...
... I use Differin gel---in combination with Benzaclin---for hormonal ... not sure I would have had such good results using Differin alone, as the Benzaclin has BP and an antibiotic of ... the day time oilies at bay.
I have heard that Differin is the more mild of the retinoid anti-acne products ... and that something like Tazorac is stronger if the Differin is not working for you. But...you have to give it...
... using a good sunscreen when in the sun? Remember that Differin and all retinoids make your skin hyper sensitive to...
- Thinking of Switching Prescription 13th December 2005
... Retin-A though. I have been thinking about trying Differin as this is the only other topical prescription I know...
- growing out of it? 11th December 2005
... finally on something that works after trying Accutane, Differin , and everything else. I took Minocycline for about...
- My Story and Journal: Minocycline and differin gel, smoothbeam laser 1st December 2005
... took the second pill for today and just put on the differin gel.. PRAYING that everything goes smooth. :)...
- Face wash for sensitive skin? 30th November 2005
... I've become pretty sensitive since starting Differin and Benzaclin---even Cetaphil for normal to oily was...
- Differin to RetinA? 30th November 2005
... playing around and testing. Both are retinoids but Differin is meant for acne whereas I believe Retin A was developed ... breaking out, I would talk to your derm about using Differin with another topical in the AM perhaps. I use Benzaclin...
- Just went off the pill and breaking out 28th November 2005
... family of antibiotics.
For topicals she gave me Differin gel & erythromycin pads (look like oxy pad, but perscriptio...
- Read...1.1.1.1......... 24th November 2005
... Tetralysal (lymecycline)' and gel for my face called ' Differin GEL' and honestly its 2 months on and it works wonnnders...
- Acne laser treatment 20th November 2005
... months after i start treatment with minocycline and differin . my derm doesnt use fraxel just smoothbeam, has anyone...
- Qs 4 Differin Gel Users 17th November 2005
... I use Differin at night at Benzaclyn in the morning. Both prescribed ... well. Hard to say which did the trick but I like the Differin a lot. Somehow I felt it was making the difference ... supposed to use a moisturizer in conjunction with Differin (so I read) so I only moisturze in the AM (after the ... Benzaclyn). I saw results in about 2 weeks. Are you using Differin alone? I hear it's best to combine with another product ... so it's the more drying of the two I'd say. I think Differin is a retinoid so also good for fine lines!...
- Breakout with Mino 16th November 2005
... accutane, oral antibiotics, prescription topicals like differin or Retin-A, etc), it takes MONTHS to see results....
- question on minocycline 15th November 2005
... anything else. the doctor prescribed zoderm wash and differin cream but i never really used them....
- what have i done?? (and what will happen?) 14th November 2005
... but for a brief period (thanks to benzol perox., differin and tazorac) i enjoyed great skin, hardly anything...
- differin and tetracycline 7th November 2005
... tetracycline helped a bit for awhile then it came back. differin just made it worse for me. im on accutane which is...
... I use Differin and Benzaclin (PM and AM, respectively) for my hormonal...
... Differin can be extremely drying as we've recently discovered ... s been on accutane already. She was taken off of differin cause she's too dry. She's never taken tetracycline...
- Question concerning aspirin mask? 1st November 2005
... is it ok to use it while on differin ??? can any one help ?...
- Tazorac .05% and Bactrum aren't helping at all 1st November 2005
... I've been using it for two months now. I've tried Differin , Retin-A, and Tazorac over the 3 years I've been going...
... Tazorac didn't do nothing for me either. However, differin helped me to some degree but stopped working after...
- Smack dab between the eyes... 1st November 2005
... is stievA smilar to retin a and differin ?...
- Accutane Journal 31st October 2005
...
~2 month treatment of 100mg 2/day minocycline, differin , zoderm cleanser, and clindagel proved largely unsuccessful...
- in my opinion... 27th October 2005
... times), topicals, creams, lotions, benzoyl peroxide, differin , salicyllic acid, capsiderm. im thinking taking accutane...
- Won't believe this 26th October 2005
... She’s back on antibiotics which helps some and uses differin , bp and clindamycin. She breaks out enough so that...
- Clindamycin resistance 26th October 2005
... anybody have an opinion on this? Originally duac and differin cleared me up 100% for 9 months, but then when the ... breakouts came back the derm switched me off the differin but kept the duac. I've tried klaron, retin-a at...
- new member 26th October 2005
... dermatologist during my teenage years, so I have tried differin , retin-A, and tetracycline. I just remeber my skin...
- Relapse! 25th October 2005
... i was on differin 2 yrs ago, i stopped and it came back about one yr...
- jojoba oil users, where do u get it from 24th October 2005
... sensitive only after years of retin a use). Now I use differin cream every other night (just started 4 days ago)...
- Differin is GREAT! 23rd October 2005
... allergic to BP too and was wondering about trying differin . Did you get any initial break out? I'll mention it...
... when your allergic to BP cream? I just started using differin 4 nights ago (I use the cream every other night)-...
... wash my face and about 10-15 min later I apply the differin gel. I wait a little bit b/c it said on the wash...
- Biting the accutane bullet 23rd October 2005
... tried all over the counter meds you can think of, Differin , Retin-A, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics.....
- Please help me, so depressed, feel desperate 22nd October 2005
... gel had become too strong for me and switched me to differin cream. I use it every other night and my face still...
... ingredients in it.
I would continue to use the differin every other day and I think your skin will get used...
... week, it works okay so far. I am still using the differin every other night. I still have patches of dry skin...
... gel had become too strong for me and switched me to differin cream. I use it every other night and my face still...
- Asprin is a godsend!!! 19th October 2005
... since I've seen a dermatologist (I've been on Retin-A, Differin ), none of those ever worked, so I don't know what...
... since I've seen a dermatologist (I've been on Retin-A, Differin ), none of those ever worked, so I don't know what...
... There was one other treatment along with Retin-A and Differin that I tried from the Dermatologist, but I've had...
... nothing has ever worked. Proactiv, Retin-A Micro, Differin , Some other cream with a "cycline" at the end, not...
- Differin Gel Samples..... 10th October 2005
... Hi I Have Some Differin Gel Samples I Got From My Derm But I Was Charged For...
- Plantidote from Origins worked for my daughter and myself 30th September 2005
... have tried everything, bc pills, ac****ane, retin a, differin , antibiotics, numerous lotions and even tried lights...
... then the Plantidote
Pm.
Aveeno Ultra calming
differin gel
Please let me know.. maybe i shouldnt be...
- (yet another) accutane journal. 2nd September 2005
... but back nonetheless. i went from topicals (OTC, differin , clindamycin) to doxycycline, to minocycline.
so...
- Don't be nice to your acne--they're evil. 14th August 2005
... What products have you tried b4--Proactiv, Retin-A, Differin , and all those products on the tv. It works for some...
- My Acne solution...long 8th August 2005
... moisturizer
Then at night I wash make-up off
Apply Differin
Apply Klaron again
Apply Cetaphil again
I also...
- Who do I listen to? Derm or Pharmacist? 7th August 2005
... Doxycycline
Trimox
Minocycline
Cephalaxin
Ery-Tabs
Differin
Clindets
Bervoxyl-8
Sulfamethoxazole
FINALLY,...
- Tazorac Cream users 4th August 2005
... differin helped me more than tazorac...
... weeks now, and it's not doing that much more than the differin (which DID help SOME) which i was on for over a year...
- Please help: Does Doryx, Benza, Clenia work?? 3rd August 2005
... got so red while using Benza clin. I am now using Differin , Klaron, and Doryx 100mg once a day. My skin is looking...
- Been through them all... 2nd August 2005
... and get red at times. Since then i have mainly used differin (which i can tolerate) and tazorac just on my forehead ... suggestions? For now im trying combinations of benzaclin, differin , and tazorac(forehead only)....
- What age did you get acne? 2nd August 2005
... acne does suck! my insurance wouldn't pay for my differin prescription because, hey, who has acne at 25? i...
