Heavy shedding after adding tretinoin (.01%) to minoxidil - 2.5 months Minoxidil 3/29/2024
After adding tretinoin to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, the user experienced increased shedding and no visible regrowth, despite also using microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. The user cannot take finasteride due to side effects and is seeking advice on whether to continue with the current routine or modify the use of tretinoin.
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