Correlation between topical retinoids and diffuse hair loss
    Research/Science 3/24/2022

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง adapalene (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’ง retinol serum (topical) periodically
    โ€ข Minoxidil
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with mixed results.

    Other terms

    Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
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