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Is it safe to combine glycolic acid peels while on retin-a micro ? at the skin doctor office for the peel not the at home ones.

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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered

Dermatology 34 years experience

Peels and Retin A (tretinoin): The combination of glycolic peels and retin a (tretinoin) micro could be very irritating to your skin.

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