Many are familiar with the problem of oily skin and black spots. Its consequence is an unaesthetic appearance and a spoiled mood for the whole day. But do not despair. The joint latest developments of pharmacologists and cosmetologists have allowed us to create a unique tool to combat acne and acne - cream "Adapalen". Reviews about this wonderful tool suggest that this drug does its job well.
What is Adapalen intended for?
The action of this drug is aimed at getting rid of acne, blackheads and black spots, as well as giving the skin a fresh look. With an average and mild form of rashes, the cream is prescribed without additional therapeutic agents. But in severe cases of the disease, the appearance of pustules "Adapalen" is used in combination with other drugs to treat acne.
In this case, the funds are used alternately. For example, in the morning - one drug, in the evening - Adapalen cream. The reviews of those who used a combination of funds for problem skin are mostly positive. The drug works wonderfully both alone and in tandem.
Beneficial features
- Oily skin is reduced. This is due to the fact that as a result of the use of the agent, the molecules of the composition bind to skin fat cells and remove them from the pores. Over time, the amount of fat decreases at times, and its production is also regulated.
- Prevents the formation of acne and black spots. The substances that make up the product thin the skin fat a bit and prevent it from thickening. Therefore, sebaceous plugs and, accordingly, comedones and black dots do not form in the hair follicles.
- Removing skin inflammation. The “Adapalen” remedy for acne contains medicinal substances that block the growth of colonies of bacteria that are responsible for the appearance and spread of acne and various inflammations.
- Obstruction of the effects of free radicals in skin cells. Adapalena molecules react with free radicals. This avoids excessive dryness of the skin and wrinkles.
What is “Adapalen”?
This is an analogue of vitamin A, but not natural, but synthetically obtained. It is much more easily absorbed into the skin and quickly eliminates the problem. This product is widely used in the cosmetic field for the treatment of oily and problem skin, prone to the formation of acne and pustules.
This drug belongs to the analogues of retinoic acid and has the consistency of a white powder, practically insoluble in water. Method of release: Adapalen-gel for external use of 0.1% in a tube of 15 g and 30 g, as well as a solution and cream.
Contraindications
Currently, almost all drugs for the treatment of acne and acne are not only effective, but also quite safe for health. Adapalen also belongs to the category of such funds. Reviews after applying the gel warn us that there are still some groups of patients for whom it is undesirable to prescribe the cream in question, that is, there are some contraindications for use. These include:
- Pronounced dryness and sensitivity of the skin. The action of the drug is based on the dissolution of sebum and its removal from the pores. The skin as a result of using this product becomes drier.
- The condition of eczema. When Adapalene acts on the epidermis, it covers it with a thin film. For all types of eczema (wet or dry), the presence of such a film delays the healing process of the skin.
- Age. It is undesirable to use the drug for children, since at this age the skin is forming. Only in adolescence (from 13 years old) is it recommended to use “Adapalen” for acne. Reviews suggest that the application of this tool at an early age can affect the condition of the baby's emerging skin.
- Dry seborrhea. In this disease, the substance can not be applied. The skin will become drier and the problem will worsen even more.
- Pregnancy and lactation. A small amount of the drug when applied to the skin is absorbed into the blood. During pregnancy, this can lead to some violations in the development of the fetus. During lactation, Adapalen-Gel passes into the baby’s body along with breast milk.
Application features
If you are going to use this drug, it will be quite out of place to get acquainted with some nuances that can worsen the general condition of the body or negate the effect of using the Adapalen gel.
Instructions for use warns us that when using you need to try to avoid the following actions:
- Before use, do not cleanse the skin with a scrub or peeling. The cream has a pronounced effect, and this can cause severe itching, redness and irritation.
- In no case should you wash yourself or take a shower after applying the gel, otherwise the effect will be reduced to zero.
- Be careful when using Adapalen gel. Instructions for use, reviews of the fair sex remind you that in no case should you use decorative cosmetics immediately after applying the product. Need to wait a while. Healing gel can enter into a chemical reaction with substances that make up cosmetics.
- During use, you should forget about the use of such familiar face lotions containing alcohol or acid - with their combined use, skin irritation is inevitable.
- Also, while getting rid of acne with the Adapalen drug, you need to forget about visiting beaches and tanning salons. The substances that make up the product make the skin very susceptible to ultraviolet light.
- Before using the gel, it is enough to rinse your face with warm water for 20 minutes without using soap or other means. They are an additional source of irritation.
- Particular attention should be paid to those who use antibiotics together. For example, you can not use together "Erythromycin" and "Adapalen-gel." The reviews of doctors and cosmetologists unanimously warn that it is advisable to apply the drugs separately at different times of the day, since the mechanism of interaction of the drugs with each other has not been fully studied.
- Deciding to use the gel, you must observe the precautions indicated in the memo, and do not forget that this substance reacts with alkalis and alcohol.
How to apply?
The drug is quite simple to use. To achieve the best result, you should follow very simple rules. The ideal time is evening for using the Adapalen gel. The instruction that comes with the package recommends removing the rest of the makeup with neutral cosmetic milk or cream, washing with slightly warm water and dabbing your face with a towel. Do not use soap or foam.
- When the makeup is removed, apply a small amount of the product on your finger and distribute it using the dotted method.
- Spread the gel evenly over the areas of acne and acne, do not rub and leave until completely absorbed.
- The product must be applied to the skin about an hour before bedtime.
- Other anti-acne medications should be used in the morning.
- If the agent in question enters the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose or eyes, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse them with running water. This must be done without delay.
- In normal practice, a dermatologist at the beginning of treatment prescribes the use of a medication 2-3 times a week. After a couple of weeks, you can switch to daily use.
- At the end of the course of treatment, it is also necessary to gradually reduce the frequency of use of the drug, gradually reducing it to nothing.
The effect of using the gel is noticeable after a month of regular application. A stable result appears in the third month. Many experts and people who treated the rashes say that the epidermis is leveled, the manifestations of inflammatory processes disappear. But after the cancellation of the remedy, acne appears again. This means that the course of treatment will need to be repeated and, possibly, more than once.
Side effects
With proper use of the drug, side effects and discomfort are very rare. Usually, allergic reactions or burning appear if the product is used more than 2 times a day or additionally wipe the skin with alcohol-containing lotions. As noted above, this is not recommended. When choosing funds, it should be remembered that with a fatty type of epidermis, a gel texture should be preferred, and with dry skin, you can buy Adapalen cream.
The instructions attached to the package describe possible side effects:
- Burning, itching, redness and discomfort. If the drug is prescribed correctly and corresponds to the type of skin, then such manifestations occur extremely rarely. This is usually the result of using soap.
- Soreness and swelling of the skin. They can occur at the very beginning of the use of Adapalen. Reviews of people applying a gel or cream explain this phenomenon by the interaction of the agent with particles of sebum and its withdrawal through the pores.
- Swelling of the eyelids, itching and inflammation of the eyes. Such a nuisance can happen when applying the drug to the eyelids. In no case do not allow this. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately.
- Sunburn. At the time of treatment with the drug, it is better to forget about sunbathing and visiting tanning beds.
- The appearance of age spots. Patients with freckles or age spots should carefully apply Adapalen to these areas of the face. The use of the product can increase the number of age spots and even change the complexion, since the gel has the ability to accumulate melanin.
- Rash formation. May occur when applying too thick a layer of cream. In order to avoid this, apply the cream in a very thin layer so that the epidermis can completely absorb it.
Based on retinoic acid, there are a number of effective drugs used in the treatment of acne and acne.
Means "Differin"
The drug contains 0.1% of the adaptal substance. Available in the form of a cream or gel. The consistency of the product is quite viscous. If you have oily skin, you can find gel on the shelves of pharmacies; for dry skin, Differin Adapalen cream. Reviews of people about this drug indicate that the consistency allows you to save money on application. In addition, it has not a medicinal, but a very pleasant aroma. “Differin” refers to fourth-generation retinoids. This is a novelty in pharmacology.
The synthesis of the active substance is still expensive, so the price for a thirty-gram tube is about $ 15. At the moment, the drug is produced in Moscow by the pharmacological company Galderma. Means "Differin" does not contain substances with antimicrobial activity. Therefore, it is better to use it in conjunction with other antimicrobial agents for acne. As mentioned above, it is advisable to use the cream in question before bedtime, and another drug in the morning.
Means "Adaklin"
The drug is available both in the form of a cream and in the form of a gel. The concentration of the active substance is 1 mg / g. The gel is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy film on the skin. The tool can be freely purchased at the pharmacy. The medicine is available in tubes weighing 30 g by an Indian pharmaceutical company. The price of the tube is about $ 12. After regular use of the drug, patients note not only the disappearance of acne, but also other positive results: the general condition of the skin improves, its color evens out, peeling and redness disappear, scars and wounds are tightened.
Dermatologists advise to refuse sunbathing for the period of treatment. At first, the patient may experience slight redness, itching and burning on the face, and in some cases, an increase in the number of blackheads is possible. But do not interrupt treatment - after a while, these annoying manifestations will disappear. The product is applied to clean skin an hour before bedtime. Treatment begins with small doses, gradually increasing intensity. The duration of use of the product depends on the degree of spread of acne.
Means "Klenzit S"
The drug is available in the form of a gel and contains 0.1% of the active substance adaptale. This is a combination medicine. The substance also contains clindamycin, which reduces the presence of pathogenic organisms. The gel quickly eliminates acne, while there is no need to use other antibiotic-based drugs at the same time. Due to the viscous consistency, the gel is very quickly absorbed without spreading. It does not leave a film on the skin after application.
The cost of a tube of 15 g is about $ 20. Dermatologists often praise the drug "Klenzit Adapalen." The reviews of those who have already used this gel indicate that the product has an effect on both open and closed comedones. Thanks to this, a good and lasting result is achieved. The high cost of the drug is also due to the fact that it is available in India. However, by choosing the drug in question, you can save on the fact that there is no need to purchase additional drugs.
Means "Adalen"
This medicine is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company Synthesis in the form of a gel in aluminum tubes weighing 5, 10, 15 and 30 grams. The approximate cost of packing 15 g is about $ 5. Since the drug is available only in the form of a gel, it is intended for the treatment of oily epidermis. At the first stage of treatment, small short-term skin irritations may appear.
In this case, treatment is stopped until the side effects disappear completely, and then, with caution, they are resumed. It is necessary to exclude alcohol-containing cosmetics. Since the composition of the drug does not have antibiotics, it can be used in combination with other antimicrobial agents.
Rules for storage of drugs
All the above preparations based on adapalene should be stored away from sunlight at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees out of the reach of children. The shelf life of each of them is 24 months. The manufacturer warns that the funds relate to medicines. Using them after the expiration date is strictly prohibited.