Topical Minoxidil /Fin with tretinoin Minoxidil 4/21/2024
A dermatologist prescribed a topical solution with 7% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and 0.015% tretinoin from Medrock pharmacy. The user is asking if anyone has tried it and if it contains alcohol.
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