Have any of you been non-minoxidil responders that saw big gains after adding tretinoin? Minoxidil 10/2/2025
The user is not seeing hair regrowth after 12 weeks of using topical minoxidil and oral dutasteride, despite being on finasteride for 18 months, and is considering adding tretinoin. Another user suggests continuing the current treatment for 6-12 months before making changes.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical Dutasteride Options
The user is using a topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin gel for hair thinning and has had a positive experience with no side effects. They also mention considering another product, Formula82D, after having decent results with Formula82F.
community Planning to for Hair transplant
The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.
community Let's talk about the use of minoxidil 15%
Minoxidil 5% is no longer effective for the user, who is considering stronger minoxidil or oral options despite availability issues. Suggestions include trying minoxidil 15%, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and exploring other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.
community Lipisomal Solution (Dutasteride / Tretinoin & Minoxidil & Tretinoin) Horror Story Warning
Using liposomal solutions with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin worsened hair loss due to buildup and scalp issues. Consulting a professional and returning to simpler treatments like finasteride and minoxidil improved the situation.
community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working
A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
community Shedding, 90 days into Dutasteride 0.5
A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Phytochemicals and Novel Delivery Systems in Alopecia Management: An Integrative Review
Combining herbal medicines with modern delivery systems may improve alopecia treatment.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Most Current Management
Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
research A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review and Emerging Treatments
Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.