The drug "Differin" is an excellent remedy forelimination of acne and other annoying skin defects. It is actively used in its practice by the most famous beauticians. But this medicine has a side effect - in the first days of application it can cause flaking and redness of the skin. This is a natural and transitory process, however, he repels some patients quickly. Of course, they are trying to find a remedy with a similar therapeutic effect and less pronounced side effects. But is it worth it and what drugs can replace the proven "Differin"? Reviews, analogues and other information about this tool you can learn from this article.
The drug "Differin" is a druga remedy for combating acne. On the chemical structure, it can be attributed to retinoids, and on pharmacological properties - to dermatoprotectors. This drug normalizes the metabolism in the skin, nourishes and protects it from the negative effects of the environment. The drug "Differin", analogues of which will be considered in this article, has the ability to control the rate of occurrence of epithelial cells, as well as the process of their keratinization and conversion into scales. In addition, it prevents the formation of hyperkeratosis (excess stratum corneum). Thus, this tool has an exceptional therapeutic and cosmetological effect. You can use as a monotherapy against acne rash drug "Differin" (gel or cream). It is also suitable for the treatment of acne in combination with other drugs.
The drug "Differin" in the current marketis produced in two dosage forms - gel and cream, having identical concentration of the main active ingredient - 0.1%. They are sold in plastic tubes of 30 grams. The drug is produced by Pharmato French company Laboratoires GALDERMA, which is focused on the development and production of cosmetic products with healing effect. In the US and Europe, also available for sale lotion "Differin", the properties and the active substance of which are identical to other products under this name.
The main active substance of the drug "Differin", analogues of which will be listed below, is adapalene. In addition, as auxiliary components in the gel, usually add:
The medicine "Differin" (cream) contains in itscomposition of a wide range of additional substances that give this dosage form the ability to moisturize and nourish the skin, due to which this agent dries the skin much less than the gel. In addition to adapalena, it includes the following components:
Therapeutic effect of the drug "Differin"(cream and gel) is due to the properties of adapalene. This substance belongs to the retinoids of the last generation. It is a synthetic vitamin A in active form. The main therapeutic property of the drug "Differin" is the reduction in the number of skin rashes - comedones (black spots), acne, acne. It is able to reduce the amount of rashes and prevent the appearance of new due to the healing effect of adapalene on the body: sebostatic, comedogenic, anti-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory.
Sebostatic action of this agentis to reduce the production of sebum. Due to this, the fat content of the epidermis is significantly reduced, the pores become much freer, and normal microcirculation is restored in the skin.
Anti-comedon and comedonolytic effectsdrug are interrelated and are caused by the action of the same mechanism. Adapalene has the ability to dissolve fatty plugs that clog pores, and also reduces the rate of formation of horny skin scales. This makes the drug "Differin" from black dots very effective.
The anti-inflammatory effect of the agent described by us is related to the ability of adapalene to neutralize the activity of the enzymes that cause this process.
Thus, the use of the drug "Differin"can significantly improve the appearance of the skin. However, the price of this drug is large enough, so some patients try to find a worthy replacement. As mentioned above, this product is manufactured by a French cosmetics company. Perhaps in Russia they produce cheaper, but not less quality drugs? Let's take a closer look at this issue.
It is common knowledge that synonyms of medicinalmeans are called drugs that contain in their composition the same active substance. But analogs are medicines with similar therapeutic properties, but different active components. The drug described by us has both.
Differin (gel) has the following synonyms:
Synonymous drug for another form of the drug is the cream "Adaklin".
Of course, in the modern pharmaceutical marketthere are also medicines with a similar therapeutic effect. Especially a lot of medications reminiscent of the effects on the body "Differin" (cream). The following preparations have similar properties:
Each of these tools has its advantages.Usually, the owners of dry skin use fatty creams and ointments, because they need constant moistening. However, the patients with the fat epidermis suffer most from various eruptions. It is preferable to apply them to skin treatment "Differin" -gel. Similar effects on the body are provided by the means listed below:
In addition, there are drugs that are strictlyspeaking, can not be attributed to either synonyms or analogues of "Differin". However, they are also designed to combat acne and are effectively used in both monotherapy and in combination with other medicines. These are, for example, "Baziron" and "Skinoren." Which of these tools is better? Everyone should answer this question for himself, because the body of any person is individual. Let us dwell on the description of some means in more detail.
Эти препараты являются синонимами, то есть оба contain adapalene. However, the original "Differin" is produced in France, and the generic "Clenzite" is produced in India. Therefore, these medicines have different degrees of effectiveness. The analogue of "Differin" in some patients raises enthusiastic reviews, and the other does not help at all. After all, generics are the means in which there are the same active substances as in the original medicines, but the technology of their manufacture can be very diverse. In addition, the purity of the chemical compound in the original preparation and analogue can also vary. Therefore, if you want, you can try a cheaper "Clenzite", but if its application seems ineffective - it's better to switch to "Differin".
"Skinoren", as well as "Differin", is producedin two dosage forms - gel and cream. By and large it is ineffective. This analogue of "Differin" deserves attention because it is often used for maintenance therapy after treatment with other medicines. For example, after a course of treatment with the drug "Differin" for three months, experts recommend switching to a weaker "Skinoren", which should be used for preventive purposes several times a week. In this case, patients can find, so to speak, a marble complexion, since the medicine has a whitening property. In addition to this effect, this drug has virtually no side effects.
In fact, Baziron is not an analog of Differin,because these drugs have different mechanisms of action. Even the therapeutic effect of them is somewhat different. Cream "Baziron" struggles with external manifestations - removes inflammation, eliminates bacteria and thereby reduces the number of comedones and acne. The drug "Differin" from black dots also helps, but it struggles with the causes of acne: it reduces the production of sebum, relieves pores from it, reduces the amount of horny skin, improves its breathing and microcirculation, preventing the multiplication of inflammatory microbes in it. Both medicines can provoke irritation, but this effect is still more pronounced in Baziron.
Thus, effective and safe"Differin" is the most suitable option. However, often these two drugs are used together. Cosmetologists recommend in the morning to apply cream "Baziron" to the skin, and in the evenings to use "Differin". The effectiveness of such a combination is very high, but when used, there is a risk of excessive drying of the skin and even a burn. Therefore, in the presence of severe inflammation it is better to use "Baziron", and then go to "Differin".
The drug "Radevit" is a worthy analogue of "Differin"in Russia. It can be used for the care of healthy skin, and for the treatment of various diseases of the epidermis. The range of its use is very wide:
Therapeutic efficacy of this tooldue to the composition of the above drug. It contains vitamins D, E, A. They have a beneficial effect on the skin and effectively stimulate the production of collagen, which provides its elasticity.
So, Differin is only effective ifused to regulate the sebaceous glands in the skin and eliminate black spots and acne. And the drug "Radevit" a wider range of effects, but to eliminate acne, it is usually not used. It would seem that these two drugs complement each other, but you should not use them together. The fact is that "Radevit" in no case can not be used with other retinoids in order to avoid their excessive accumulation in the body.
In most cases, reviews ofdrug "Differin" positive, as it has high efficiency, really removes acne and improves the condition of the skin of the face. However, there is also a negative point - this cosmetic in the first weeks of use causes painful redness and peeling. Over time, the above phenomena disappear, and the skin condition improves significantly. However, some patients do not withstand psychological stress and begin to look for an analogue of "Differin".
Positive opinion about this drugreinforced by the ability to use it for the treatment of acne, blackheads and acne, as well as retinoic peeling. In rare cases, Differin causes intense irritation, which causes people to stop using it. This fact creates a negative opinion about it in individual patients, and, as a result, we have negative reviews.
Now you know what the drug Differin is and what kind of drugs it can be replaced with. However, when choosing a suitable tool, it is better to consult with a competent cosmetologist.
