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a first-line topical drug for acne treatment
the product should be applied to intact skin areas
bedtime.
ld be protected from sun exposure, as adapalene
ceptibility to sunburn
uld be applied at night, a half hour after cleansing,
every other night for 1–2 weeks to adjust to irritation.
ng, dryness, itching, and burning are the most
erse effects of adapalene, but they often diminish after
h of therapy.
rsen during the first weeks of therapy because this
fects lesions that are not yet visible on the skin.
peutic effect of adapalene will become apparent after
treatment
d signs and symptoms worsen or fail to abate in 3
proper use of the agent, patients should consult their
provider.
oduct users who experience allergic reactions,
nant, or are planning to become pregnant should
se of adapalene and consult their primary care
ther treatment options.