{"product_id":"adapalene-acne-gel","title":"Adapalene gel (generic Differin)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdapalene gel has an anti-inflammatory effect, aiming to reduce blackheads, soreness and irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is Adapalene gel (Differin) applied?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer of the gel to freshly washed, dry skin prior to going to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your skin is oilier due to hormonal changes, or your pores have become blocked for some other reason, blocked pores are usually the root cause of acne. Adapalene works to reduce the appearance of acne by unblocking pores, reducing inflammation, mild spots as well as blackheads and whiteheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften prescribed in early acne and it can be 4 weeks before you start to see a noticeable clearing of your skin. After the acne is cleared you may need to keep using the gel to keep any further flare ups at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Adapalene gel effective?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapalene will reduce redness and inflammation for a lot of patients using it, however, you may have to wait four weeks before you start seeing the effectiveness of the gel in clearing up acne. Acne is likely to flare up after stopping treatment, to avoid this you may have to apply a lighter dose of the acne treatment for some years after to keep the condition under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre there any side effects to Adapalene gel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapalene can cause irritation to the skin, dryness, a burning sensation and redness. In rare cases the gel can cause a local skin reaction, discomfort, itchiness or peeling skin, plus it can make people more sensitive to the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.921.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"3 month supply","offer_id":42726824968380,"sku":"3785","price":36.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/adapalene-gel.webp?v=1743434309","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/adapalene-acne-gel","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}