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Differin

Differin noun: brand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.

Noun

Differin (uncountable)

  1. Brand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.
    • It is important to mention that dermatologists have many options such as Retin-A, Differin, Azelaic Acid, topical antibiotics, and hormone blockers that basically have no real nonprescription counterpart.1997, Paula Begoun, The Beauty Bible: From Acne to Wrinkles and Everything in Between: Every Woman's Skin-Care and Makeup Application Guide, Seattle, WA: Beginning Press, page 186
    • Among the retinoids that a doctor might prescribe are Retin-A Micro, Tazorac Cream, Avita Cream, or Differin Cream2004, Jeanine Downie, Barbara Nevins Taylor, Fran Cook-Bolden, Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive, and Dark Skin, New York: ReganBooks, page 27

Questions about Differin

What does Differin mean?
Differin means brand name of adapalene, a topical used to treat acne vulgaris by increasing cell turnover.
What part of speech is Differin?
Differin is a noun.

Words near Differin in the dictionary

  1. differentness
  2. differentnesses
  3. differents
  4. differest
  5. differeth
  6. Differin
  7. differing
  8. differingly
  9. differings
  10. differintegral
  11. differintegrals

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