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How Do I Get Retin A?
Where/how do I get Retin A?
Asked 35 months ago by
billabonggirl777 in ireland
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Retin-A
In the United States, this requires a presciption.
I am told this is not necessary in other countries and I am not familar with Ireland' s regulations. For example, many people obtain Retin-A over the counter when traveling to Mexico.
I would urge caution in using Retin-A. Many people enthusiastically start treatment with the highest dose and are overzealous in its application. They then epxerience redness, discomfort, irritation and incorrectly attribute it to the product rather than...
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Retin-A is a prescription treatment
If you are using retinoids, such as retin-a for acne or cosmetic reasons, you will need a prescription. I recommend a dermatologic consultation, since there are many different types of "retin-a" and it's important to pick the right one for you. OTC retinols are in such low concentration, that they don't do much.
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