I SWEAR TO GOD, i ve searched for a video where someone compare tretinoin to adapalene, but i havent found a single one, untill now, thanks Dr. Dray queen!!!! 😱😍
I was using Tretinoin for 3 years with no results except dryness, peeling, and more breakouts until I discovered Dr. Dray and switched to Differin and OMG my skin cleared up almost overnight!! I still can’t believe it 🙏🏼🙏🏼 My skin just loves Differin and I will never stop using it! I also simplified my skin care regimen like she recommends and stay away from fragrance in skincare and makeup and my skin has never looked better at 41 years of age!
I have been using tretinion cream for over 2 yrs and having same dryness no results. I am 48 yrs old.. Are you still using differin may I ask what your routine is and how are you liking?
I had the opposite experience using adapalene was a nightmare, purging lasted way longer and caused acne in places i never got acne. trying tretinoin, and hope everything goes smoothly.
How skin care ‘enthusiasts’ on RU-vid have more subscribers than an actual dermatologist is beyond me 😭 you saved my skin dr dray thank you for your videos 💕💕💕
I think a lot of people just want to be told what to buy. They don't want to learn the science behind skincare. I for one love learning the science and that's why I watch Dr Dray 😌
I used Differin for a year and then decided to go to my derm for Tretenoin. I've been using it for a year and a half and the results are amazing. Thanks Dr. Dray for your guidance and help. My derm is very pleased with my skin as of late (as am I).
Can I ask you how did the transition from Adapalene to Tretinoin go? Was it a straight forwards swap or did you go through a slow introduction? Did you suffer from retinization? Sorry for asking so many question I am planning to do the same thing
@@archeosr85 I'm happy to answer:) For me it was a simple swap. I may have started every other night for the first week or 2 to test the waters but very quickly started applying nightly. I've experienced no redness, drying or irritation. My Dr said if my skin can handle it then nightly is fine.
Thats cool I use differin and I'm in my 30s. Don't see a difference, I think it's because my face has sun damage 😬 I lacked the sunscreen education in my 20's and lived in the sun every summer.
@@ltrujillo5476 you sound exactly like me. Everything you said is true for me as well. I skipped sunscreen and loved going tanning. I didn't have any education on skin care. I'm 34. I just started using differin last month. I see zero difference. I also have suspected hormonal adult acne and it hasn't helped that either. Maybe I'm using it wrong?
@@palestar828 one month is waaayy to small of a timeframe, keep using daily for at least 6 months and you will see improvement of sun damage if the damage you have inflicted isn't too major
@@egemenefe2753 thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. I'm new to skin care. It's so confusing sometimes because there is so much to learn!! I've been using differin for suspected hormonal adult acne. I've only been applying it to the acne on my face ( the right side of my face, jawline and neck only) and not using it on the entire face. The acne is still there and hasn't improved. I mainly starting using it because I wanted to get rid of the adult acne.
Dr. dray is one smart cookie. Much appreciate all the information and knowledge you share with us. I couldn’t find info about the differences between differen & tret anywhere. Skincare enthusiasts could never answer a question so thoroughly.
I literally searched Dr Dray’s videos earlier today for this exact question and ended up watching an old upload. This is exactly what I needed today. You read my mind! Thanks Dr Dray! 😃
Love this! I've been using tretinoin on my face, neck , chest and hands for 4 years . Its amazing stuff and #1 in my skin care arsenal which I keep very simple. With tretinoin, the simpler, the better.
I used Differin .1% for 2 months and didn't really see any effect for better or worse. I realize now I should've tried with it a little longer. Anyway I asked my Dr to switch me to tretinoin but once I got it home and looked at the ingredients I realized that most brands of tretinoin are formulated with Butylated Hydroxyanisole (which the US Department of Health and Human Services has called a "reasonably anticipated human carcinogen") or BHT (which is also a suspected carcinogen). I'm just a regular old person who prefers the ingredients in my products not to be likely carcinogens so for me Differin wins. Especially because I realized they make a .3% formulation. I wish there was more discussion of this as I had no idea until I got the tretinoin prescription.
The dose makes the poison: you aren't being exposed to dangerous levels of either of those *suspected* (not in humans, mind you) carcinogens. It comprises a tiny part of the formula, and probably can't even get through your skin.
Differing using now for 3,months been a game changer on my oily and acne prone skin.i notice less or no breakouts and my oil is less my face is brighter than dull and texture is better.Love all what the information u helped me all this year's...Loving Dr.Dray nail polish...
I have my personal data .Regarding Adapalene, I'm 47 and during last 4 years I've been using this amazing lotion-gel. And I'm telling you. It does help to smooth wrinkles and fade sun spots!
I'm considering switching from tretinion cream to differin. I have used over 2 yrs and not seeing much improvement other than dryness. May I ask what your routine with differin is? I'm 48 yrs old mainly using for anti-aging but still have enlarged pores, textured skin and pigmentation.
@@heidizeiler1269 same here. Tretinoin creams formula in my country are horrible. They're contain soo many comedogenic formula so there's no huge progress for me. They're sell Tret in gel version but i can't stand the alcohol which really really strong in it. That's why i'm giving Adapalene a try. Hope this will work for acne + wrinkle. I'm 31 with oily skin.
@Algemon could you share your Differin routine? Do you put them on in the morning? Do you layer it with somethinge else? I've noticed it dries very fast.
Just because adapalene isn’t proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that it’s anti aging doesn’t mean that it definitely isn’t. Since I started using it, my fine lines and wrinkles have diminished greatly. I’m fact, it’s worked much better for anti aging than acne for me
I just started my acne treatment with differin but the night I skipped differin I use tretinol I noticed my face got smoother just one night, maybe you should try both.
I was prescribed differin several times over the past years and my skin could never tolerate it. I decided to try tretinoin on my own and my skin likes it...never found it irritating...oh my skin!
I was the same, I was really disappointed that Differin did not work well for me, despite me sticking with it. I'm really glad that tretinoin has become much more accessible than it was a few years ago. I find it to be way more effective for me personally.
Same here, after months using if differin, my eyes swollen every time i put differin on. It last for a weeeeeek. Doctor said it was allergy. So i used tretinoin 0.5 and have a peace with tret. Now that i know it works different on every people hmm
@@aqilahtaufik5922 it used to make my eyes run too! Even though I did not put it near my eyes. At first I thought it was my moisturizer, but after trying several different ones, I determined it was the Adapalene.
I was literally trying to find videos dealing with this topic a week back!! And all I could find was an old video by Dr dray stating why she switched to tret from adap, *so* glad you posted this! Thank yoouu
3 years of Tretinoin and it gave me a brand new skin, it was after the first year that I noticed real noticeable results. I used Adapalene for years in my teenage years and it worked ,but tretinoin really is where is at
@@yunchhohanglimbu1877 Cerave cleanser, spf everyday I like Neutrogena invisible daily defense and the Tinted Cerave, moisturizer at night and tretinoin lastly
Hello may i know what percentage of tretinoin you are at? And what type (gel or cream)? I used this acne and i had combination skin before but now, its kind of dry not too dry becoz of tretinoin.
@@ariaelein Ive been using 0.05% cream the last 3 years, I tend to have oily skin. I only had a little purging the first 3 weeks, nothing else after. It really gets worse before it gets better, after the first year of pushing through it I saw real noticeable changes
Been using adapalene for about 3 months now and my face has never been this clear. My hyperpigmentation has dramatically faded. Just to avoid any possible irritation im going to stick to adapalene (forever).
can i ask what sunscreen are you using? because i wanna start adapalene as well but the last time it didnt pair well with the fps i was using, i suffer from hyperpigmentation as well
Adapalene never worked for me. It made me purge so badly and never got rid of my acne. Now I am on 0.025% tretinoin. It works wonderful. It never made me purge and I stopped breaking out.
I didn't really see anything with Adapalene. Switching to Tretinoin was such a blessing for me. I started to switch to Tretinoin after watching your video about this. And i've never experienced any irritation at all using any of these retinoids.
I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to work my way up to Tret. When I try to increase my Adapalene to nightly, my skin gets really angry and I have to back down to 3x a week again. No complaints though. My skin has brightened and the texture has greatly improved in 4 months time. I don’t have acne but use it for anti aging because I have sensitive skin.
I continued using Adapalene while on accutane bc neither my doctor or derm told me not too. I had no peeling except a little dryness inside my nose and around the base 👀 I focused (and still do) on hydration in my skincare routine as I was warned about excessive dryness. And, well it didn’t happen even though I did this during the (Canadian) winter too. My skin is baby soft and clear now for the first time in my life! I guess everyone’s skin is different :)
I’m an adapalene (differin) user and in my personal experience, it helps get rid of my sebaceous hyperplasia as well, esp those that just formed (it will disappear within a week with 2-3 differin application. I only use differin 3x a week)
@@heiroot i am happy with it, many people had commented that my skin looks clear and taut/ no visible wrinkles for my age (early 40s). Since my previous comment, i have moved to 5x a week differin with one night for salicylic acid (for pores) and 1 night a week where i dont apply anything strong. I’m thinking of taking it to the next level by moving on to prescription tretinoin this year
Thanks so much for explaining the difference in such detail. I've been thinking of giving Differin a try and this helped me make a decision. Happy Friday, Dr Dray!! I hope you, your sweet momma and little Tybee have a fantastic weekend! ❤
@@kk-pb3du Unfortunately no. I miss momma Dray and Tybee and occasionally like to give them a shout out in case momma Dray reads the comments. I hope all is well with her. 😊
I use Adapalene 2-3x/wk for anti-aging, followed the next morning by a T-Zone Benzoyl Peroxide (PanOxyl) wash followed by a T-Zone application of Salicylic Acid 2% gel. WOW...pores non-existent. Above per Dr. Dray in one of her earlier vids. ❤️
I once remember watching a Dr Dray vid where she said we yet don't have research to show efficacy of adapalene for anti aging. Have you seen improvement?
thank you for being a dermatologist that actually acknowledges the role that diet plays in our skin health. my cystic acne went away after i got a food intolerance test through a naturopathic doctor and cut those foods out plus started taking a good probiotic supplement. research shows that skin health and gut health are super intertwined so yeah and food intolerances can wreak havoc on our guts over time. I had no idea i had the intolerances till i took the test. like one of them was spinach. so crazy 😬
@@amberwebster7316 MetaGenics Ultra Flora Balance. I order it online, i think that’s the only way, but it comes with ice packs around it which is good because you have to keep it refrigerated. I used to take one pill every morning before breakfast, but now i’ve just been doing it like 3-4 times a week instead since i think my gut is better these days, so its kind of just a maintenance thing now!
I've been using Tretinion for 8 years and love it. I've never had an issue. It's never irritated my face. My 47 year old skin looks amazing! I even use it on the top of my hands.
The silk robe and nightgown look great on you. I'll pass on these as my thermostat is set at 67 degrees to save money, so I have 4 layers of clothes on at all times 😅
In Indonesia we only have tretinoin in the brand vitacid, I use 0.05-0.1 %. I'm in my 20's and starts using it for almost a year, luckily my face can tolerate it and my friend told me that my face looks glowing :)
Why do dermatologists on RU-vid or skin specialists on RU-vid hardly EVER talk about Tazorac? That’s like the forgotten retinoid, it works better for me , at least the .1% cream than retin a and differin and also it’s great for winkles and stubborn hyperpigmentation.
Happy Friday! Loving my pillow case because of you. Thank you for this, I’m starting to get gifts and the LilySilk and set would be a great holiday gift! 💕💕💕
Unfortunately after 2 weeks on tret, it gave me severe side effect such as migraine and stomach sensitivity even in the lower dosage .25 , i’m pretty sure i never had migraine before i started tret. Not eveyone can tolerate with tret.. When i stopped using it, the symptoms went away!! I actly only used it 2x a week. I am currently switch to differin and i’m glad there is no severe side effect for me.
I was just literally searching for adapalene vs tretinoin comparison videos and information YESTERDAY and today you published this video, it almost feels like you read my mind! Thanks for this very informative video. I would like to ask, if my skin can tolerate tretinoin well (my main problem is acne but of course I would like to also prevent skin aging), would tretinoin still be a better choice than adapalene? I was thinking if adapalene somehow is a better choice for acne treatment compared to tretinoin?
Love this!!! Thank you Dr. Dray! I've actually been using Tazarotene after 2 years of using Tret and looking into Trifarotene now for anti-aging since it a 4 gen retinoid but can't seem to find any information on it's antiaging benefits. Would it be more superior to Tazarotene (I can tolerate it quite well).
My derm recently prescribed tazarotene to treat my hormonal acne. Had never heard of it before but I really like it! I was scared of getting dry, peeling skin. But I've had zero irritation after 3 weeks of use! I wish dr dray would compare taz & tretinoin. Rarely hear any info about these newer retinoids.
Differin saved my skin from acne! But I then switched to tretinoin because of the anti aging aspect.. well my acne came back. Sooo I went back to Differin and the acne is at bay… Now I’m using the differin on my face and tretinoin on my neck, chest and hands..
Thank you for this video, and all your other ones!! Could you make a video on Arazlo? I just got prescribed Arazlo .045%. Seems so much weaker than what I used to use in my early 20s (.1% tazorac), but was told it penetrates deeper with less irritation. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Dr. Dray, I’ve been watching your channel for years now and you’ve helped me realize a lot about my skin. Can you address what happens when a person switches from adapalene to tretinoin? I’m afraid of purging badly all over again if switch, but I don’t think the adapalene is working as well as it has in the past.
Please make a video about the new European product Tretin (topical isotretinoin 0.5) Otc tretinoin was discontinued and this is the only alternative my pharmacist offered me
After years of differin, made the switch to tretenoin. I hope I start seeing positive results..I'm using it every night. Haven't experienced irritation thus far.
Hi 🤗 Could you answer this in a Q&A?: what are your thoughts on ethyl lactyl retinoate? It is said to be «the first double conjugate retinoid to deliver both AHA and RC to skin on a hydrolysis based time released mechanism thereby theoretically maximizing efficacy while simultaneously minimizing irritation.» A woman at a skin care center tried to sell me a product today that had this ingredient, and according to the sales woman it is as efficient as Tretinoin but without the irritation. When googling I find studies that conclude the same, but I’ m trying to be source critical and would love to hear your insight on the matter. Thanks a million 🤩
Dr Dray, can you please discuss vertical nail ridges? What causes them and how to get rid of them. Some of my nails have lots of ridges and some don’t have any. Not sure what is causing it.
Would love an in depth look at Micro tretinoin. I've heard that the patent is about to expire which would be wonderful! But I can't really find any details about it anywhere.
Hey! Can you please make a video on breakouts particular to the forehead after having eyebrow waxing. The rationale behind it and treatment. (Not using anything other than Cerave gentle wash, QV cream and SPF) Ily doll ❤️
