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Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?

jeff from ausApr 24, 2011
I've had 1 session of laser genesis so far and i just started taking differin to reduce my acne and i was wondering if it will be bad if i keep taking it before i have the laser genesis. is there any precautions i should take?

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