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Any suggestions for glutathione interactions?

ain_knewruleMar 29, 2016
greetings doc.. i wonder is it okay for me to combine my current meds that i took for my acne which is roaccutane (isotretinoin) together with gluthathione for reducing the acne marks & scars? thanks!

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Dr. Morris Westfried, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Apr 1, 2016
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