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A member asked:

T.n dickinson's witch hazel safe to use with retin-a ? like cleanse, tone with this, apply retin-a and then moisturizer ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Witch hazel safe: You can use witch hazel for cleanser apply retin a (tretinoin) at night and apply moisturizer when face gets too dry or overly red.

Answered 7/23/2017

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