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Is topical Vit A in it various forms contraindicated prior to IPL?

fjellyMay 26, 2015
I've read on this site that oral isotretinoin is contraindicated up to a year prior to IPL because it is photo-sensitizing. Is there a similar contraindication prior to IPL for the various topical retinoids such as: retinal, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate, retinol, retinoic acid? What about topical beta carotene? These various forms of Vit A are often included in many skin care products.

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