Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair?
Treatment 11/27/2020
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Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.
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