Is there a point in using tretinoin and microneedling if I take oral minoxidil? Should I quit drinking energy drinks on Oral Minoxidil? Minoxidil 11/15/2022
The conversation discusses using oral minoxidil for advanced hair loss and whether it's safe to consume energy drinks while on this medication. It also questions the benefits of combining microneedling and tretinoin with oral minoxidil treatment.
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