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How Strong of a Retinoid is in Differin Cream?
asked 1 year ago by Chris22 in Toronto, Ontario
Latest answer by Anthony Perri, MD
Question viewed 251 times
Tags: Differin, retinoids, strength
The Differin Cream 0.1 %, the mildest version of the 3. And can it increase the penetration of hydroquinone to produce greater lightening affects?
2 answers to How Strong of a Retinoid is in Differin Cream?
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Differin is not a true retinoid
Differin (adapalene) is not a true retinoid like Retin A or Tazorac but has similar properties to these other topical medicines. It is difficult to classify its strength, but it can be thought of as a more mild version of Retin A and Tazorac.
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Different Differin
Differin (Adapalene) is a bit different than Its cousins Tazorac ( Tazarotene) and Retin A ( Tretinoin) in that, unlike the others, which are natural Vitamin A derivatives, it is a synthetic Retinoid. It is a designed drug, meant to activate the Retinoid receptors in the skin. Whether bears the same attributes as the true Vitamin A derivatives, has not been adequately studied. Thus, it probably works as an anti-aging medication, but the data is not yet there. Similarly, whether it...
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