Study: minoxidil alone is just as effective as minox+tretinoin+azelaic acid
    Research/Science 4/2/2021

    At a glance
    In this educational post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 2.5% 1x daily
    ๐Ÿ’ง Tretinoin (topical) 0.1%
    ๐Ÿ’ง Azelaic Acid (topical) 10%
    ๐Ÿ’ง Caffeine (topical) 2.5%
    ๐Ÿ’ง LCLT (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil alone is just as effective as when combined with tretinoin and azelaic acid for hair loss. People adding tretinoin and azelaic acid to minoxidil may not see the expected benefits.
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