Differin - a drug in the form of a cream or gel for the treatment of acne. It is produced by the French pharmaceutical company «Galderma», specializing in the production of drugs for the treatment of skin diseases. The drug can be used in patients older than 12 years; available without prescription.
Today, the pharmacies you can find a huge amount of drugs for the treatment of acne and acne, most of which are ineffective. The variety of products makes it difficult the correct choice - it is in relation to your situation. This article was prepared by a professional dermatologist, and it will allow you to understand - whether effective Differin exactly in your situation.
Adapalene, part of Differin has komedonoliticheskim action (acne facilitates removal and inhibits their formation), as well as anti-inflammatory action and sebostaticheskim. The drugs are based on the effects of adapalene on epithelial cells that line the inside of the hair follicle.
As it is well known acne / acne are formed because of 2 factors -
→ due to increased production of the sebaceous glands secretions (sebum)
→ hyperkeratosis of the hair follicle epithelium, resulting in the follicle lumen accumulates a large number of dead epithelial cells exfoliated. Excess fatty secretions and exfoliated cells leads to clogging of skin pores and acne formation (ris.3-4). differin side effects
Adapalene acts on the hair follicle epithelium, regulating keratinization process and exfoliating dead cells, which leads to a sharp reduction in the amount of exfoliated epithelial cells into the lumen of the follicle. As a result, the termination of the formation of fat tubes (acne) in skin pores.
