Using a minox + fin + tretinoin solution, is this prescription safe? Treatment 5/27/2024
A user received a prescription for a topical solution with Minoxidil 7%, Finasteride 2%, and Tretinoin 0.01%, to be used twice daily for three months. They are concerned about the safety of these dosages compared to commonly recommended lower dosages.
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