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Is topical isotretinoin safe and what is the difference between it and oral drugs ?
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Tretinoin: The topical I'm familiar with is tretinoin, a relative of oral isotretinoin. Main side effects are dryness, redness, irritation, sun sensitivity. All of these can usually be managed with dose or strength changes, moisturizers and sunblock.
Answered 1/21/2015
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