Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Adapalene Differin vs. Generic #shorts

28 Sept 2023 · 1 min

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A short YouTube clip (by Shereene Idriss) advising that adapalene is an effective over-the-counter alternative to prescription tretinoin and recommending buying the cheaper generic/drugstore adapalene rather than the branded Differin to save money; the speakers mention common acne/oily-skin indications and end with a humorous suggestion to spend the savings on a burger.

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Doctor Idris what's on your mind if you have acne and you're thinking of trying some sort of retinol or prescription alternative? Adapalene is a great over the counter alternative to a prescription tretinoin because it is now available at your local CVS Duane read whatever it is. And I'm not sponsored by these people. But before you go, spend 40 bucks on a 1.6 ounce tube. The generic is much cheaper and it's the exact same product. If you have acne, oily skin, you're prone to blackheads and you have a lot of enlarged pores and you don't on a budget, go for the drugstore brand.
I can help them.
In conclusion, go for the generic and save yourself 10 bucks and get a burger instead.
Customer service needed in the liquor department.