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Is Altreno an effective prescription retinoid?

DGF1968Feb 21, 2019
I have just started using Altreno because I cannot tolerate my Tazorac cream .05 more than a couple of times a week during the winter months. My dermatologist told me she’d rather see me use a gentler retinoid daily, than a stronger one only occasionally. So far, I really like Altreno, but I am wondering if it is as effective as other prescription retinoids?

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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