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Can i use azelaic acid and retinol simultaneously?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Always exercise caution with multiplemedications, let your doctor know on your next follow up visit of the medicines you are on, even OTC mefications, best wishes

Dr Fowler and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interactions.: Although the Drugs.Com drug interaction checker did not show signficiant interactions with these two medications - Still use as prescribed by your doctor. REF: https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=297-0,3615-17466

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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