Differin gel contains the active ingredient, adapalene 0.1% which has a similar action to tretinoin, a medication used to treat acne.
Differin gel is used to treat acne vulgaris of the face or other parts of the body where acne may be present such as the chest or back. Differin may be helpful in treating pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads as well as acne cysts. Differin is used to maintain healthy skin to prevent further acne breakouts.
Differin gel is best applied in the evening after first washing the hands and face and gently massaged into the affected area. Differin cream is more suitable than Differin gel for sensitive skin.