Tretinoin + minoxidil and red-light? Minoxidil 2/21/2025
The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.
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