Differin should be applied to the acne affected areas once a day before retiring and after washing. A thin film of the product should be applied avoiding the eyes and lips (see Precautions). Ensure that the affected areas are dry before application.
With patients for whom it is necessary to reduce the frequency of application or to temporarily discontinue treatment, frequency of application may be restored or therapy resumed once it is judged that the patient can again tolerate the treatment.
If patients use cosmetics, these should be noncomedogenic and non-astrigent.
The safety and effectiveness of Differin has not been studied in neonates and young children.