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I Got Tretinoin Over the Counter for $16—I Just Had to Fly to Abu Dhabi First

Dr. King also raises other concerns that prevent regulators from making tretinoin more widely accessible—namely, it’s an ingredient that could impact a fetus. When taken orally, retinoids (like isotretinoin, aka Accutane) have been found to potentially cause birth defects or miscarriage. It is not known if topical retinoids could pose danger to a fetus, but most dermatologists and OBGYNs don’t …

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