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Pointers With Portela: Best Time to Start Using Retinol

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc answers frequently asked questions about retinol use.

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, discusses when patients can start using a retinol or retinoid. Portela also addressed questions concerning skin purging and what to expect.

Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Dermatology Times®.

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