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Is using clindamycin & tretinoin gel 0.025% with laser hair removal safe?

erath2005Jun 30, 2023
Hi. I was just wondering if getting laser hair removal while using a topical clindamycin and tretinoin gel for acne is safe? If I use the gel on my face one a day, can I still get laser hair removal on my face, or other parts of the body? Thanks

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