Adapalene - Topical retinoid used to treat mild-to-moderate acne.
AHA - Alpha hydroxy acid.
Airol - Trade name for tretinoin.
Adapalene: Adapalene is a new retinoid molecule that has been specifically engineered for the treatment of acne vulgaris (a common acne disease effecting the pilosebaceous unit).
A drug named " adapalene " does wonder in reducing the blackhead formation by stimulation of skin growth through modulation of cellular differentiation and keratinization of follicular epithelial cells, i.e. it encourages skin peeling.
Tretinoin (Retin A, Renova, Avita), Tazarotene (Tazorac), Adapalene (Differin) and Retinols (Afirm or Neova Retinol ME 0.30%) are likely to cause exaggerated dryness, irritation, flaking or redness during cold weather.
During the first few weeks of using adapalene, your acne might appear worse because the medication is working on pimples forming inside the skin. It may take up to 8-12 weeks to notice results from this medication.
'There are gentler options,' Herschenfeld says. 'Rather than using something like tretinoin or tazarotene or adapalene, which are the prescription-active ones, try nonprescription, milder things, such as retinol products.' ...
 See also: Drug, Health, Acne, Cream, Acid
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