Compare Differin  vs Tretinoin
Uses of Differin |
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| | Differin is also known by the generic name Adapalene
USES:
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.
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Uses of Tretinoin |
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This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells.
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Differin and Tretinoin Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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Differin Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tretinoin |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. |
Tretinoin Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Differin |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Crusted Skin - Skin Crusting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Skin Discoloration - Dyschromia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. |
Differin and Tretinoin Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Differin Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tretinoin |
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| | Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin but not Tretinoin. |
Tretinoin Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tretinoin |
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| | Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tretinoin but not Differin. Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tretinoin but not Differin. Sun-Sensitive Skin - Skin Photosensitivity is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tretinoin but not Differin. |
Differin and Tretinoin Treat 4 Conditions in Common |
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| | Acne - Acne Vulgaris is treated by both Differin and Tretinoin. |
Differin has 2 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Differin.
Differin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Sunburn is a contraindication of Differin.
Relative Contraindications
Skin Rash - Rash is a contraindication of Differin. |
Tretinoin has 4 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tretinoin.
Tretinoin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Tretinoin.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Tretinoin.
Relative Contraindications
Eczema is a contraindication of Tretinoin.
Sunburn is a contraindication of Tretinoin. |
Differin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.
Tretinoin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive redness, peeling, and discomfort.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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