Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts? 3/10/2019
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.
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