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I'm using an otc cream with retinol- neutrogena.since the retinol is so low in this,is there even a point to use this?does it even compare to retina?

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Depends: Depends on what you want it to do. For acne you will do much better with prescription strength.

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A member asked:

I'm using an otc cream with retinol- neutrogena.since the retinol is so low in this,is there even a point to use this?does it even compare to retina?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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