Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling withminoxidil.
The user has maintained their hairline with finasteride for 5 years and saw no results from minoxidil. They are inquiring if tretinoin alone can cause hair regrowth.
A user received a prescription for a topical solution withMinoxidil 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.
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
A user wants to add tretinoin to their nightly minoxidil and finasteride combo to increase effectiveness. They seek advice on how to mix tretinoinwith the existing treatment.
Tretinoin may worsen hair loss by inducing premature hair follicle regression. It can be used withminoxidil to increase absorption but should not be used alone.
A 24-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 5% Minoxidil once daily, 1mg Finasteride every other day, weekly 0.5mm microneedling, Biotin, and multivitamins. Commenters suggest adding Tretinoin could enhance results, while others express happiness for his improvement.
This conversation discussed the side effects of Minoxidil for hair loss, with users sharing their experiences. Treatments such as Retinol and Tretinoin were suggested alongside topical or oral Minoxidil to reduce any negative impacts.
A 17-year-old has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss, with added tretinoin for better absorption. They are seeking opinions on their progress and the use of finasteride as a teenager.
The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.
A 33-year-old is using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride (1mg), a derma pen, and 0.05% tretinoin on the hairline to treat hair loss, showing progress after 2 months. They apply tretinoin in the evening withminoxidil and use a derma pen once a week at 1.5mm.
The conversation is about someone asking for experiences with hair regrowth using a topical solution containing 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, and biotin. They want to know if others have had success with a similar treatment without combining it with finasteride or other antiandrogens.
A 27-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress after using finasteride for 4 years, recently adding a solution of RU58841 withminoxidil and alfatradiol, tretinoin on temples, and occasional ketoconazole. He is seeking opinions on his treatment approach.
Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.
The conversation is about the correct method of applying tretinoin and minoxidil together for hair loss, including which to apply first, waiting times, and frequency of use. It also questions whether the approach to using tretinoin on the scalp should be similar to its application on the face.
The conversation is about the application timeline for tretinoin and minoxidil. It discusses whether to wait 30 minutes to an hour after applying tretinoin before using minoxidil or to apply tretinoin at night and minoxidil in the morning.
The user is using a solution of Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin, which increases Minoxidil's effectiveness. They are seeking a reliable source of Tretinoin to add to over-the-counter Minoxidil solutions.
The conversation is about finding the best topical caffeine and melatonin products to use withminoxidil, and possibly adding essential oils. The user seeks recommendations for effective combinations to enhance hair growth.
The conversation discusses enhancing Minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment using Tretinoin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). The user is seeking sources for Tretinoin and mentions MSM's potential to improve the absorption of topical agents.
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
In this conversation, people discussed how Minoxidil and Finasteride can be toxic to cats if ingested. It was highlighted that even when being careful with application, there is still a risk of poisoning due to the potential for contact between fur/hair and the substances.
User has been using minoxidil 6%, finasteride 0.3%, tretinoin 0.025%, and microneedling twice a week for 2.5 months. They are considering switching to oral treatments.
A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.
The user is mixing various topical solutions for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, tretinoin, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and Reviv AHK-Cu, and is questioning if this practice is effective or wasteful. They are concerned about potential interactions, especially with the new treatment KX-826, which should not be mixed withMinoxidil.
A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula withminoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
The user shared their 9-month finasteride and 6-month minoxidil hair loss treatment results, including using a dermaroller, dermapen, and tretinoin, with plans to switch to dutasteride and possibly try oral minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding withminoxidil but saw improvement and reported no side effects.
The user reports significant hair growth after using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 2-3 months, along with topical tretinoin. They advise against listening to family or internet fear-mongering about hair loss treatments and encourage using finasteride and minoxidil despite potential side effects.
The user has been on a hair loss treatment for 3 months, taking oral Minoxidil and using a topical solution withMinoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin, as well as using a Dermapen for better absorption, with no side effects except hair growth. They switched to topical Finasteride due to side effects from oral Finasteride in the past.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 0.05% tretinoin, and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss. They've seen hairline recession withminoxidil but also new baby hairs, indicating a positive response.