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

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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!

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You can apply the hydroquinone and then the Retin-A without any waiting time, just monitor for side effects such as irritation or redness. Moisturizing would be a good idea to minimize some of the side effects from the medications. I recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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