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Although experts warn that the treatment required drug with caution. The abuse of a powerful substance may cause severe irritation and other unpleasant consequences.
Adapalene is in the form of preparations for external use creams and gels. In addition, most of these products contain multiple excipients. These are:
Drugs based on adapalene represent the substance of white color, which is produced in the small tubes (30 or 15 g). The concentration of active substance in gels and creams, and 0.1 %. There are medicines and more the content of the main component is 0.3%. But we have such gels are not for sale.
In pure form, adapalene looks like a light powder. This synthetic material is an analog of retinoic acid and is a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. After contact with skin, it quickly to remove the pores and to remove the infections.
Adapalene does not just reduce inflammation. It works on a deeper level, modulating the two very important processes. We talk about the keratinization and cell differentiation. Keratinization is the deposition of the skin keratin and fat. And these substances are known to be important to maintain the flexibility and strength of tissues.
The correct differentiation of cells - a necessary condition for the successful regeneration of the skin. Local use adapalene benefits of this process and prevent the formation of micro-comedones.
As we have said, adapalene is an analogue of vitamin A. But the mechanism of its action has its own properties. Substance works to retinoic acid receptor, does not interact with its binding proteins. Therefore, selection of connection, adapalene to prevent adhesion of the keratinocytes with blisters and skin faster updated. But irritation in this case, as a rule, does not arise.
It is important to know! Adapalene temporarily reduces the protective capacity of the skin, and it is sensitive to UV light!
Creams contain adapalene relieve inflammation and prevent clogged pores. The skin is so very dry, it can be useful only when acne. This is a problem, and is the only medical use for adapalene.
Anti-aging effect of a substance is not addressed, so decide for yourself, is to use it to fight wrinkles or not. Many women speak positively about the cream, so you can try. The main thing – to adhere to the rules of application of the drug and to take into account the characteristics of the skin.
The use of this drug should be discontinued in such cases:
The above are absolute contraindications. In addition, there are diseases in which use of the drug, but only after consultation with your doctor. First of all, we talk about the problems of dermatological nature – eczema, seborrhea, dermatitis.
Be careful! Use lotions and gels with adapalene may cause unpleasant side effects. If you feel itching and burning, and the skin was red spots, so that you don't fit. So don't risk your health and do not use the medicine again.
The drug can be used in different ways. The method of application depends on the problem you need to solve. To get rid of acne, it is not necessary to treat the entire face. It is sufficient to apply the cream only on problem areas.
If you decide to perform the procedure of rejuvenation, you must do this:
Two days later, the adapalene-treated skin begins to peel off. During this time, it is necessary to use healing ointments. To remove particles, not in your hands!
Since the cream increases sensitivity to uv-light for several days, it is recommended to look into the sun. In addition, it is important to remove the tonal cosmetics and skin alcohol-based.
One treatment to achieve visible results is not enough. It is necessary to perform 2-3 sessions with a frequency of once a month.
To understand the therapeutic effect of adapalene usually requires at least two weeks. And the strong improvement comes about 2 months. Body skin the active substance is practically not absorbed. A blood test can be used to determine only traces. Therefore, the risk of side effects is minimized.
When the drug was tested on rats, it was found that it can cause cancer. Animals who took the tool inside, developed tumors of the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland. But it is likely related to the large doses of adapalene (its dosage is several times higher than the maximum permissible number of persons). In relation to external use, in this case, an overdose is unlikely. Therefore, carcinogenic effects should not be afraid.
During the course, adapalene have to be careful to use other medical means. Some of them treatment gel is combined well (antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, Clindamycin).
But the drugs, which dry the skin, at the same time adapalene apply very desirable. It is also impossible to combine the drug with salicylic acid, sulfur and resorcinol.
To reduce the possibility of irritation during treatment with adapalene, it is desirable to abandon the spirits, abrasive or medicated Soaps, substances that contain ethanol.
Medical experts do not confirm the effectiveness of the gel against wrinkles. According to dermatologists, the drug can be used only for the intended purpose – for the treatment of acne.
Analogues of the drug is products that contain isotretinoin. The most popular of these cream. In addition, the active substance that it contains other components:
Cream is a keratolytic, skin protection, anti-seborrheic action, and well relieves inflammation. In fact, this drug is concentrated in vitamin A, which promotes terminal cell differentiation. The use of the ointment to reduce the sebum, and the face is cleared from sites of infection.
Thanks to these features the cream gives a good effect in the treatment of various types of acne and helps with dermatitis around the mouth and the manifestations of seborrhea.
There are other drugs with a similar action. If you decide to use these tools, in order to rejuvenate, do not forget about safety precautions. Initially, the drugs are intended entirely for other tasks – for the treatment of acne. So read the instructions carefully and be sure to read the list of contraindications. Despite high hopes for the place of adapalene not worth it. He could help a little bit, when mild wrinkles. And when the age-related changes, go too far, the only way – especially cosmetics and professional treatments in salons.