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A member asked:
Anyone know if and where i can get prescription strength retinol? how much stronger is it than otc brands?
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Retinol: There is no prescription strength retinol topical agent. What you may be referring to is retinoic acid products such as retin-a, which are far stronger than otc retinol.
Answered 1/14/2019
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