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Brand names: Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
12.1 Mechanism of Action Adapalene Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors but does not bind to cytosolic receptor protein. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization and inflammatory processes. However, the significance of these findings with regard to the mechanism of action of adapalene for the treatment of acne is unknown. Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects.
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28F - had what seemed like a pimple next to my left nipple and i squeezed it, puss came out but it kept filling up multiple times a day - this resulted in the left image on 10/8. (This is probably stupid but) i put EpiDuo Forte (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel 0.3% / 2.5% on it thinking it was an
*Note: This post only covers retinoids in acne, and it only covers prescription retinoids, not OTC retinol. I will be writing about wrinkles, scars, aging, and discoloration as well as OTC retinol separately.* Topical retinoids are one of the most common treatments for acne - both during treatment a
Here is your go-to cheat sheet of skincare ingredients – this post should help you identify and learn the role of some key ingredients in skincare products. AHA- Aka alpha hydroxy acid, a chemical exfoliant. These compounds are water-soluble acids that help get rid of dead skin cells. Alpha-Tocopher
*Note: This post only covers retinoids in acne, and it only covers prescription retinoids, not OTC retinol. I will be writing about wrinkles, scars, aging, and discoloration as well as OTC retinol separately. This post also does not have recommendations for how to use Differin .1% at home. That is a
We're going to stand on the shoulders of giants - and compress the best information that science/medicine has to offer, into a short post. I wish I had the information below many many years ago when I was much younger! There are a few levels of scientific evidence 1. Single papers 2. Meta analyses t
25F; H: 5'9, W:138 lb, Hispanic, no smoking, no drinking for the last 5 months, MX June 2020: I went to a dermatologist to treat a very mild but persistent cheek acne problem no more than 10 pimples, and an atopic dermatitis flare (inner arms and back of knees) I had going on for a couple of months.
16M, Canadian born Chinese 6’1, 170lbs Medications: 0.3% adapalene/2.5% benzoyl peroxide for acne Prior notable medical history: Laparoscopic appendectomy for appendicitis May 2022 Family history: Sister with breast cancer For the past 6 or so days, I’ve been experiencing a medley of symptoms which
So here’s a list of medications and products I have used: Tretinoin, Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide, Azelaic Acid, Clindacymin, Differin, Duac Gel, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Zineryt, Niacinamide I haven’t gone to the GP for a few years for my acne and fear they’ll put me on
Hi everyone, I’m 23M and currently struggling with acne and have been prescribed several medications by my dermatologist. I’m looking for advice on how to use them effectively together. Here’s what I’ve been prescribed: 1. Benzoyl Peroxide 5% 2. Clindamycin & Adapalene phosphate gel 3. Isotretin
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