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Can i use adapelene and tretinoin as an alternative day therapy for acne on my back?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

You can: But why would you use 2 meds that do the same thing? Pick the one that is least expensive and stick with that after you use up all the other one.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/21/2017

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A member asked:

Can i use adapelene and tretinoin as an alternative day therapy for acne on my back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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