adapalene

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Final complete day: 2026-09-25. Attention was 2.0% — this entity appeared in 72 of 3,685 analyzed posts/comments in the seven days ending that day (107 mentions).

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1. 2026-09-25 19:53 UTCPost

   [Acne] forehead texture has become bumpier after five weeks on clindamycin w/BP and one week on adapalene, is this purging or something else? It is not irritated or sensitive - Started Clindamycin twice daily w/ benzoyl 4.5 weeks ago No new acne for a week Breakouts from weeks 2-3 on side of face Started using adapalene on Saturday Breakouts are fading, no new pimples since Not sure if I should keep using or not

2. 2026-09-25 18:42 UTCComment

   I haven't found eye creams to do anything. Adapalene and nightly retinol is your best bet. A few times a week isn't enough. If you really want to step it up, it would be prescription retinoid.

3. 2026-09-25 06:16 UTCComment

   tbh i used to use the bha more often like once a day but i read it was too harsh to use so often so i stopped, but ill try slowly increasing the usage again. will also look into adapalene/epiduo- is it ever bad to be using that and bha and benzoyl peroxide all together? i am using a leave on benzoyl peroxide, i dont find it to be too irritating but does it look like that to you? thanks for the tips!!

4. 2026-09-25 06:04 UTCComment

   you could try increasing the bha frequency or you could try adapalene or epiduo. if you're using a leave on benzoyl peroxide consider switching to something that's like 2.5% since it'll be less irritating but still effective. I think the Neutrogena stubborn acne am treatment is a good option. Plus is microlized bpo which apparently penetrates the pore better.

5. 2026-09-24 22:21 UTCPost

   [Routine Help] New Routine, Looking for Suggestions and Guidance - I’ve dealt with acne for many years, it was almost entirely resolved for 2 years but came back around 6 months ago. It has gotten a bit better (more whiteheads instead of cystic), but it is still rough. I’m currently readjusting my routine to try and account for that, as well as some of the other issues I’m facing. Going to attach pictures for reference in case that helps, I apologize for the wacky censoring but I’m trying my best to protect my anonymity. My new routine is: Mornings: \- Normal shower, last thing I do is apply CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash, contains 10% BP\*. Let sit for \~2 minutes before rinsing. \- Shave with Fragrance Free Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. Currently use multiblade cartridges which I recently found out can irritate skin, so I will be switching to a single blade safety razor. I clean my razor after shaving with 91% isopropyl alcohol, air dry, and then store it in a ventilated container. \- Splash face with cold water, apparently this helps. Pat dry. \- Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then apply Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen, SPF 50\*\*. Very careful with the amount here, have found that middle + ring finger length of sunscreen is the perfect amount to get a single layer of full coverage. Before Bed: \- Brush teeth before washing face to avoid contamination or toothpaste residue. \- Wash hands, rub warm water into face, then use CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. Run in vigorous circles across whole face for \~30 seconds, then rinse with warm water. \- Pat face dry. Apply a thin layer of CeraVe Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream, a fairly small amount just to get a very thin layer of full coverage. \- Wait \~10 minutes, then apply a pea sized amount of Walgreens 0.1% Adapalene Treatment Gel\*\*\*. Dot across face, chin first then forehead then the last little bit on bridge of nose. Rub in across entire face (avoiding lips, nostrils, eyes of course). \- Wait 5-10 minutes, or until Adapalene feels like it has fully absorbed. Finish off with my normal application amount of CeraVe Gel-Cream, for a generous complete coverage. Then I lay down for the night\*\*\*\*. \*I have been using once daily 10% BP for nearly 2 years. I know some people can’t handle that concentration, but it works very well for me and was pretty much my only skincare prior to acne returning. \*\*Daily facial sunscreen has been on and off for me, but at this point I use it pretty religiously. I only reapply if I am spending more than an hour or so with direct sunlight on my face. The only downsides I have noticed are that it messes up my hair after a few hours (my hair comes into contact with my forehead), and after \~4 hours my face becomes visibly greasy. This may be due to other things which I will touch on at the bottom of the post. \*\*\*Adapalene is brand new to my routine. I am currently using it every other day, and if my skin isn’t having any reactions after 2 weeks of use I will move to daily. I have used it twice now and have not had any noticeable side effects, but I know it is something that builds up so I am being cautious. \*\*\*\*Historically a side sleeper which has caused me problems on my right side (preferred side). I am currently attempting to retrain myself to sleep on my back with a fair amount of success. I have also adopted the habit of switching out my pillowcase once a week, which hopefully helps. Other important things of note: \~2 months ago I began daily Adderall use at what would be considered a high dosage. It is a necessity for me, but I am naturally a very heavy producer of sebum, and I have seen plenty of sources showing stimulants can increase this even further. I am nearly 100% certain the oily face is due to the medication rather than the sunscreen. I take a combination medication/supplement for hair loss. It contains a megadose of Biotin. My current lifestyle makes this the best option for me, however I plan to cut out the biotin completely within the next 6-8 months when able. But for now, my understanding is that the Adapalene should make this a non-issue assuming I can continue with that. What am I specifically addressing with this routine? My goals are fairly straightforward, and through my research Adapalene seems to be the thing that will make a difference: \- Clear skin. Occasional breakouts are normal, but I am so tired of living a life of year-round acne. \- Reduce pore visibility. As you can see in the pictures provided, I have what are probably the largest pores I have ever seen irl. I know from my teenage years that most of my pores can fit a toothpick inside of them, in case the pictures don’t do it justice. The majority of these pores are plugged, which the Adapalene will certainly help resolve. It is also my understanding that it will facilitate a significant reduction in the stretch of these pores by strengthening the surrounding skin to hold them in place. I know there aren’t major functional changes, but aesthetically it is something I greatly desire. \- A lessening of the visibility of acne scarring. My temples have very deep rolling scars which I do not expect to see significant improvements, however (as shown in the nose image) my inner cheeks have scarring that is quite a bit shallower and I am hoping to see a reduction in the severity of these over 6-12 months of Adapalene usage. \- A lessening of the visibility of forehead lines. Over the past year my forehead lines have become significantly deeper. I know they are likely not very prominent to outside observers, but I would like to start the process of softening/repairing the static lines over the course of usage. What do I not know how to resolve, don’t understand, or simply need help with? \- Redness in the face. I have pale redhead genes, so a lot of it is simply unavoidable reddening in hot weather or with physical exertion. However, especially on my inner cheeks and nose, I have developed a passive redness that seems to be there all the time. I don’t know what could be causing this or how to tackle it. \- My back. Honestly at this point I have ruled my back as unfixable with topicals. I have tried every over the counter acid and chemical wash I can find, and none of it impacts my back. I know the skin is quite different from the face, so if anybody has any tips I would love to know, but at the end of the day I know I’ll need Accutane to resolve it. I would do it now, but that shit is expensive. I am planning on a round of Accutane probably about a year from now when the financials are more stable. If anybody is curious, it is full back (shoulders to waist) coverage, a combination of surface, combination, and nodulocystic acne. Since my teenage years I have also tried one prescription topical retinoids and have been offered Accutane by two dermatologists, but just haven’t been able to afford it. Well that was a lot more long-winded than I anticipated. If anybody is crazy enough to read this whole thing, I really appreciate it. If any other info or pictures would be thankful please don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you!