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Do I have to wait after applying hydroquinone to apply Retin-A? Can I apply moisturizer after as well?

whatthewongApr 3, 2019
Dear doctors, I am prescribed 2% hydroquinone and am told to use it together with Retin A. Do I have to wait in between applications for absorption? I also have a moisturizer as well and I use it after applying Hydroquinone > Retin A > Moisturize with no wait time in between. I'd appreciate all the doctor's advise!

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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