HOW TO USE DIFFERIN® PRODUCTS
Step 1: Wash
Right before bedtime, gently cleanse the entire face with a mild non-soap cleanser. Rinse with warm water.Step 2: Dry
Gently pat skin dry with a soft towel.Step 3: Apply
Squeeze a pea-sized amount of the Differin® product on your finger. Dot it on your forehead, cheeks and chin. Spread evenly over the entire face, avoiding the areas around your eyes and lips. If you’re tempted to use more than a dot, thinking it will work faster and better on your acne, don’t! More than a dot won’t work better or faster, but your skin will be more likely to get irritated. Follow your doctor’s instructions; they’re the experts!Print the How to Use Differin® Products fact sheet. The ‘How to Use a Differin® product’ fact sheet requires Adobe Reader® to open and print. Download it free.
Important Safety Information:
During treatment with Differin® 0.1% dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus can occur. These side effects differ in frequency depending on the formulation used of Differin® 0.1% (cream vs. gel). During treatment with Differin® Gel, 0.3% signs of cutaneous irritation like redness, scaling, dryness and/or stinging/burning may occur, but should be mild or moderate, occur early in treatment and decrease thereafter. Other side effects that may occur from using Differin® Gel, 0.3% include skin discomfort, pruritus and sunburn.Concomitant use of potentially irritating products or overexposure to sunlight or sunlamps, extreme wind or cold, may increase the potential for irritation from both product concentrations. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Log on to www.fda.gov/Medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Important Safety Information
During treatment with Differin® 0.1% dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus can occur. These side effects differ in frequency depending on the formulation used of Differin® 0.1% (cream vs. gel). During treatment with Differin® Gel 0.3% signs of cutaneous irritation like redness, scaling, dryness and/or stinging/burning may occur, but should be mild or moderate, occur early in treatment and decrease thereafter. Other side effects that may occur from using Differin® Gel 0.3% include skin discomfort, pruritus and sunburn.
Concomitant use of potentially irritating products or overexposure to sunlight or sunlamps, extreme wind or cold, may increase the potential for irritation from both product concentrations. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing is recommended.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088