Effaclar Adapalene 0.1 % Topical Gel Acne Products Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
  • Dry Skin
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Itching
  • Scaling Of The Skin

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Allergy That Causes Red And Itchy Skin Called Atopic Dermatitis
  • Skin Irritation

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
  • Accumulation Of Fluid In The Tissues Of The Eyelid

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Lip Swelling
  • Pink Eye
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Inflammation

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