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Retin-A (tretinoin)

$20-$150

Is Retin-A (tretinoin) Tax Deductible?

Short answer: Yes when prescribed: Retin-A (tretinoin) is a deductible medical expense (and HSA/FSA eligible) if prescribed to treat a diagnosed condition like obesity or diabetes.

It counts toward the medical deduction only above 7.5% of AGI and only if you itemize. Purely cosmetic use doesn't qualify.

Records to keep: Keep the receipt or invoice and an estimate of business-use percentage.