After I applied the tretinoin microsphere gel, can I apply vit. c serum as a moisturizer? And, if I apply vit. c serum first, wait 20 minutes, then, apply tretinoin microsphere gel, and then, apply a moisturizer, like argon oil? Thank you very much, doctors. Bobby Dan.
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Answer: Vitamin C and Tretinoin
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Unfortunately is not recommended to use Tretinion while trying to conceive. An alternative would be to try Azelaic Acid.
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