topical adapalene gel will cause irritation symptoms, including local skin redness, burning sensation, tingling, itching, dryness, desquamation, etc. This is an adverse reaction of adapalene gel.
The most common side effects of adapalene gel in the first 2-4 weeks of treatment are erythema, dryness, scaling, itching, burning or tingling, and the degree is mostly mild or moderate. Less common adverse reactions are sunburn, skin irritation, burning and tingling of skin discomfort. Rare adverse reactions include acne redness, dermatitis and contact dermatitis, eye edema, conjunctivitis, erythema, itching, skin discoloration, rash and eczema. If the adverse reactions are serious, the frequency of drug use should be reduced or the drug should be stopped.
In view of this, adapalene gel is forbidden for those who are allergic to the ingredients of adapalene gel, and it should not be used during pregnancy. If it is necessary for lactating women to use adapalene gel, it should not be applied to the chest. It is forbidden to apply adapalene gel to eyes, mouth, nasal mucosa and other mucosal tissues. It should not be used for skin damage (cuts, friction injuries), nor should it be used for acne patients with very serious (erosive wounds).
As far as your current situation is concerned, it conforms to the symptoms of adapalene gel allergy; It is suggested to stop contact with allergens first, and then clean the face with cold boiled water or cleanser without any additives. When the water has not been completely wiped dry, apply a thin layer of vaseline and stay in a cool environment, which can quickly calm the skin.
In addition, the time required for recovery is different according to the severity of allergies. If allergies are mild, it usually takes about a week to treat them. Allergy tends to get worse in the initial stage, and then it begins to get better slowly.