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Can Retin-A be Applied Twice Daily?

February 20, 2016
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Is it ok to use Retin-A two times a day, say morning and night?

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February 21, 2016

Answer: ​The answer is yes, but combined with high SPF during the day

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answer: ​The answer is yes, but combined with high SPF during the day

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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