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Can I mix Retin-A and pure plant aloe vera for my pimples?

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Dr. Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS
Dr. Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS
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Answered on Mar 14, 2021
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