Experience with differin?

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Jun 21, 2013

Rosh S.

I'm on my 5th day of using differin and my skin is so red its insane. It's also really tight an stings to the point of my crying whenever I put any moisturizer on it. Should I keep using it or not? Help :(

Jun 21, 2013

Naeela S.

I've been using it for three weeks now and my skin has been fine..I went too close ro my eye by accident in the first week and it burnt my skin a little but since then its been fine and seems to be working. I can't really tell yet though but the results don't show for months rosh. maybe talk to your dr..might be reacting to something because I'm abke to use whatever on my face and it doesn't hurt :/

Jun 21, 2013

Roz X.

You should apply Organic Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil ASAP. This will soothe the delicate skin and hydrate it naturally. It can be found at any health food store. I would also phone my doctor right away and make them aware of your situation. Any time you introduce skin to retinoids, there is a risk of redness and drying..sometimes flaking. Some people are more prone to this than others. To minimize this in those with sensitive skin it should be slowly introduced with your application being minimal. Some doctors suggest using retinods every *other* day. Avoiding excessive sunlight and wearing an SPF with a minimum of 30 is imperative when using meds like this to protect the delicate flesh. Your doctor may want to see you again or recommend you go back to square one and begin again after your skin has recovered. Less is more with these sorts of meds. I hope you feel better. :(

Jun 21, 2013

Alex H.

Mix it with 2 parts moisturiser when you are applying it, and slowly alter the ratio over a few weeks! I had the same problem and it was so painful and hard to cover the redness. Your skin will adjust and it really helped clear my skin!

Jun 21, 2013

Flora G.

Differin made my skin have some sort of bad allergic reaction! Switch to aczone, it's amazing! It's lightweight and doesn't make your skin feel tight, and it's the perfect spot treatment!