Minox and retinol? Does it work better? 4/13/2025
A user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss for about five years, noticing that while it hasn't improved much, it has slowed hair loss. They recently added topical retinol, which seems to have increased hair growth, possibly by enhancing minoxidil absorption and activity.
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