Adaferin (Adapalene Gel 0.1%) is a topical retinoid primarily used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It works by modulating skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation to clear existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming
Lapatinib is used with capecitabine (Xeloda) to treat a certain type of advanced breast cancer in people who have already been treated with other chemotherapy medications. Lapatinib is an anti-cancer medication. This works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors and EGFRs (epidermal growth factor receptor) which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cells. This is how it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells causing downstream signaling pathways.