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Adapalene, sold under the brand name Differin among others, is a medication primarily used to treat acne. Other uses may include molluscum contagiosum and actinic keratoses. It is applied to the skin.

Common side effects include redness, skin peeling, dry skin, and itchiness. Other side effects may include sunburns. It may result in less irritation than tazarotene. It should not be used in pregnancy. It is a third-generation retinoid and binds to the retinoic acid receptor (RAR). It is more stable compared to tretinoin and tazarotene when exposed to sunlight.

Adapalene was approved for medical use in the United States in 1996. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 45 grams costs the NHS about £16 as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 45 USD. It also comes mixed with benzoyl peroxide.