Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin? Chat 6/10/2024
The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.
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