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Is it safe to abruptly switch from otc diferin gel to a low percent prescription tretinoin cream? are there any issues with that or interactions? i want to switch from one to the other. i used differin as a kick starter so to speak for retinoids?
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That should be fine. They are very similar products. Differin used to be prescription too - so doctors would try one and switch to the other if needed. With oral medicines, you sometimes have to taper off one before you start the next.
Answered 12/11/2021
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