Efficacy of 5% Minoxidil Versus Combined 5% Minoxidil and 0.01% Tretinoin for Male Pattern Hair Loss

    Hyo Soon Shin, Chong Hyun Won, Seung Hwan Lee, Oh Joon Kwon, Se Kyu Kim, Hee Chul Eun
    Image of study
    TLDR Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
    The study compared the effectiveness of a combined solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.01% tretinoin with that of conventional 5% minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men. The study found that the application of the combined solution just once daily showed an equivalent treatment effect to that of 5% minoxidil applied twice daily in terms of changes in hair growth characteristics. Both groups demonstrated similar improvements in subjective global assessment of therapy by patients and the investigator. The occurrence of adverse effects such as pruritus or local irritation was similar in both groups. The study suggests that the combined solution could be a useful alternative for the treatment of AGA with a high rate of compliance.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    14 / 14 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Minoxidil + Tretinoin + Fexofenadine?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Fexofenadine for hair loss. Some users doubt its effectiveness, noting Fexofenadine's unproven results for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Started war against AGA, who’s gonna win ?

      in Minoxidil  123 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, with users debating their effectiveness and side effects. Despite the treatments, many believe androgenetic alopecia (AGA) ultimately prevails in the long term.

      community One year of progress (Fin, 1mg)

      in Is this regrowth?  281 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started finasteride (1mg) a year ago for hair thinning, experiencing stabilization but not significant regrowth. Suggestions included adding minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for improved results.

    Related Research

    7 / 7 results