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Can i use retin a (tretinoin) at night and benzoyl peroxide at day?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Good idea to alterna: Reduces incidence of side effects. You may have to spread out use even more depending on how your skin reacts. Redness, etc.

Answered 5/5/2016

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