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Is it true that bha, sulfur, benzoyl peroxide and alcohol can countereact tretinoin if used at the same time ?
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Retin A (tretinoin): Can dry out the skin and should be taken at a different time from benzoyl peroxide. Also retin a (tretinoin) should be used at night since it has a photosensitizing effect. Bha is a class of chemical peels and best to not use retin a (tretinoin) on same day as peel.
Answered 2/26/2014
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