the ordinary retinol & minoxidil
    Minoxidil 5/1/2025

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Retinol (topical) 1%
    ๐Ÿ’ง Micro-roller (topical) 3-4 times a week 3 weeks
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.

    Other terms

    Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.
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