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title: "Differin vs tretinoin: acne, results, irritation"
description: "Differin vs tretinoin: Differin (adapalene) and tretinoin are topical retinoids for acne. They differ in strength, irritation risk, and how you get them."
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# Differin vs tretinoin: acne, results, irritation

> Differin vs tretinoin: Differin (adapalene) and tretinoin are topical retinoids for acne. They differ in strength, irritation risk, and how you get them.

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