Oral minoxidil dosage timing. And Is tretinoin a gamechanger? Chat 7/9/2024
The user is considering splitting their 5 mg oral minoxidil dose into two 2.5 mg doses and is asking about starting tretinoin on the scalp, questioning if it should be used alone initially or with topical minoxidil. They also inquire if tretinoin significantly improved their hair loss treatment.
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