Switching to minoxidil and tretinoin from just minoxidil Minoxidil 2/11/2025
The user is considering switching from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride mix to a combination of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, 0.01% tretinoin, and 1.5% azelaic acid due to low regrowth success. They are seeking advice on whether to use the new mix at night and continue the old mix in the morning or try oral minoxidil in the morning.
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