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Can I use benzoyl peroxide (10%) wash followed by Retin-A 0.025%?

aruss008Sep 15, 2018
This question is concerning body acne on the back, chest, and shoulders. My current routine is using a benzol peroxide foaming wash called PanOxyl and a light body lotion on my back, chest, and shoulders. I was wondering if it would be okay to use retin-A gel after? And do I use it to cover the entire affected areas or as a spot treatment? Lastly, is it okay to use a body lotion after using the wash?

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Sep 25, 2018
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