Tretinoin 0.025% cream vs gel ? Treatment 5/18/2025
The conversation discusses the difficulty of applying tretinoin 0.025% cream on the scalp and considers switching to a gel for easier application. It also mentions that a liquid solution, ideally combined with minoxidil, may be more effective for hair treatment.
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