The new acne medicine Differin Gel, 0.3% provides physicians with a more potent formulation of adapalene. It is efficacious enough to treat moderate to moderately-severe acne while still providing an acceptable side effects. Acne sufferers don’t have to wait long either since this acne medicine will be available by prescription as early as July 2007.

Differin Gel is a clear gel that is odorless, oil-free and alcohol- free. This acne medicine is applied directly to the face or affected area and works deep inside the pores to control the buildup that leads to the formation of acne. Differin Gel normalizes the improper accumulation of skin cells that plug the pores and effectively keeps them clear. Pores then begin to function normally again. This acne medicine not only helps to prevent the formation new acne breakouts, but also helps heal and clear any existing acne.

Since the Differin gel contains a higher concentration of adapalene gel it provides dermatologists with a n acne medicine to help patients with difficult or severe acne. The Differin Gel, 0.3% is available by prescription only and as with any acne medication it has a list of side effects but nothing that is intolerable.

During the first few weeks of treatment, itching, dryness, redness, burning or peeling may occur. Exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized during the use of Differin Gel. As with other acne medicine the use of sunscreen and protective clothing over treated areas is recommended when exposure cannot be avoided. As with other acne medications, overexposure to extreme wind or cold, or use of irritating skin care products may aggravate the skin. This for the most part is the same as with any acne medication and it does result in clear skin.