Which Ingredient is causing Burning Red Scalp? Minoxidil 6/8/2025
The conversation is about identifying the cause of a burning red scalp from a topical hair loss formula. Retinoic acid and ethyl alcohol are suspected irritants, with retinoic acid being considered for removal.
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community Just got my Dualgen-5R, the one with retinoic acid (tretinoin) but without the fin.
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