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Adapalene

Adapalene is a topical retinoid used for Acne Vulgaris. It helps prevent blocked pores, but improvement is gradual and early dryness or irritation is common.

Adapalen

Acne Vulgaris

15g

Adapalene gel in a 15g tube, applied to the skin for acne vulgaris. A retinoid-like compound that modulates keratinisation and cell differentiation.

From$14.71/ tubeView

Key points

  • Apply only to the intended acne-prone skin and keep it away from eyes, lips, mucous membranes and broken skin.
  • Combining irritating skin products can worsen redness, burning, peeling and sun sensitivity.
  • Severe swelling, blistering or breathing difficulty needs urgent medical care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on skin assessment; ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy or pregnancy planning, eczema, sunburn and other acne or exfoliating products require review. Sun protection and a non-comedogenic moisturiser may help tolerability.

When to seek urgent care

Stop and seek urgent help for facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, widespread blistering or severe eye exposure. Persistent painful inflammation warrants prompt clinical review.

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