the ordinary retinol & minoxidil
    Minoxidil 5/1/2025

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    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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

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    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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