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Can I combine tretinoins ( retin-a) with isotretinoins and achieve good results?

Or must I not use them simultaneously? Heartfelt thanks for your help.

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Dr. Tracy Leong, MD
Dr. Tracy Leong, MD
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Answered on Jan 22, 2016
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