Dermater-protective drug "Differin": instructions for use

The drug "Differin" instruction defines as a medicine that has pronounced dermaprotective properties and is actively prescribed for the treatment of various forms of acne and acne vulgaris. The agent has a direct effect on closed and open comedones, which are the primary cause of inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and interferes with the process of formation of micro-medones due to anticomedogenic influence. In addition, the drug "Differin", the instruction to which it also confirms, has a sebostatic and anti-inflammatory effect.

This dermoprotective agent is produced mainly in the form of a gel. In addition, on sale today you can meet and a medicinal cream. As an active ingredient in the preparation "Differin", the instruction to which always goes in the kit, includes adapalene, which is a synthetic retinoid of the last generation. It is contained in the proportion of 0.1 grams per hundred grams of gel. As auxiliary substances are poloxamer 182, carbomer 980, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium hydroxide and sodium edetate. Phenoxyethanol and propylene glycol are also found in the preparation "Differin". The composition of this dermaprotective agent is supplemented with a small amount of purified water.

If we talk about the area of application of this drug, then most experts appoint it for the treatment of acne and acne of varying severity. In addition, use the drug "Differin" instruction recommends as an effective maintenance therapy.

Apply this dermaprotective agent should be strictly once a day. In this case, the drug can be applied either pointwise, or directly to the entire acne affected surface. It is very important to avoid getting the gel on the area around the eyes, as well as on the mucous lips and nose. Especially it should be noted that during the use of the drug "Differin" it is strictly not recommended to stay for a long time in the open sun or visit the solarium. In addition, before applying it, cosmetic products having a drying effect should not be used.

This drug is transferred, as a rule, to a good majority of patients. In rare cases, after the application of the gel, some allergic reactions may appear. For example, dryness, flaking, redness, itching, burning or temporary inflammation. In any of these cases, you should immediately cancel the drug "Differin" until the complete disappearance of side effects and reduce the frequency of its use.

To apply this dermatoprotective agent is strictly prohibited in case of individual intolerance to the patient's body adapalena or any other auxiliary components. During childbearing and during the lactation period, it is also worthwhile to refrain from using the "Differin" gel . Dermatologists' testimonies also testify to the inadmissibility of its application in the case of the presence of eczema, burn, cracks, wounds and other skin lesions.