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GlossaryOral Retinoids

medications derived from vitamin A for severe skin conditions

Oral retinoids are a class of medications derived from vitamin A, used to treat various skin conditions, including severe acne and psoriasis. They work by regulating cell growth and differentiation, which can help reduce inflammation and promote healthier skin. These medications can have significant side effects, so they are typically prescribed under strict medical supervision.

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community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

community Is hairloss from using tretinoin cream/gel temporary?

in Chat 10 upvotes 3 months ago

Tretinoin is not commonly linked to hair loss and can enhance the effects of Minoxidil. Users recommend starting with lower doses and gradually increasing to avoid scalp irritation.

community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

community New hack? Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

community Is there a point in using tretinoin and microneedling if I take oral minoxidil? Should I quit drinking energy drinks on Oral Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 22 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using oral minoxidil for advanced hair loss and whether it's safe to consume energy drinks while on this medication. It also questions the benefits of combining microneedling and tretinoin with oral minoxidil treatment.

community Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

in General 159 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to make this switch or wait for the shedding to stabilize, and are concerned about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

community Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

in Progress Pictures 2 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change could improve results and if the recent shedding could be due to a 2-week interruption in dutasteride.

community Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.

community 21 Month Finasteride+13 Month Minoxidil+2 Month Stemoxydine

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 87 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.

community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz

in Treatment 920 upvotes 4 months ago

Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.

community 18M progression pt.3 (6 months)

in Progress Pictures 744 upvotes 1 year ago

User started balding at 16 and began treatment at 18, using RU58841, minoxidil, derma rolling, and peptides. After 6 months, they experienced significant hair regrowth and are happy with the results.

community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.

community Is Tretinoin gel useful with Oral Minoxidal?

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments for hair loss, with microneedling as an additional method. Tretinoin gel is not necessary with oral minoxidil but can be used for skincare.

community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

community Would topical minoxidil + tretinoin cause less(or none) hypertrichosis compared to oral minox?

in Transgender 2 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is considering switching from oral minoxidil to a combination of 5% topical minoxidil and tretinoin to reduce hypertrichosis. They hope this combination will be effective without causing excessive body hair growth.

community Oral minoxidil dosage timing. And Is tretinoin a gamechanger?

in Chat 2 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is considering splitting their 5 mg oral minoxidil dose into two 2.5 mg doses and is asking about starting tretinoin on the scalp, questioning if it should be used alone initially or with topical minoxidil. They also inquire if tretinoin significantly improved their hair loss treatment.

community Dut and oral minox and topical+ Tretinoin + off antipsychotic + treated my guts issues

in Progress Pictures 5 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about someone using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for hair loss, and they also stopped antipsychotics and treated an H. pylori infection. They feel there has been progress in their hair growth over two months.

community 4,5 months progress - fin (oral and topical)/ min (topical)/ tretinoin/ microneedling

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil after being happy with their 4.5-month hair loss treatment progress using oral and topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling. They thanked the community for information on medications.

community Dermatologist didn’t want to write for Dutasteride and oral minox, instead gave me script for this 12.5% minox with tretinoin,azelaic acid, and topical finasteride. It’s 55$ a month, is it worth it?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a prescribed hair loss treatment combining 12.5% minoxidil with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and topical finasteride, costing $55 a month. One user criticizes the packaging for degrading tretinoin, another suggests it's an overpriced option and recommends topical dutasteride as an alternative due to its higher molecular weight and lower systemic absorption.

community My temples after 2.5 months on oral fin/dut, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin and dermarolling

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair growth at the temples after 2.5 months using oral finasteride/dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling. The user reported no side effects from the medications and noted inconsistent microneedling.

community 2 months progress. 33 yrs old. topical min, oral fin (1mg), derma pen, .05% tretinoin on hairlne

in Progress Pictures 112 upvotes 2 years ago

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 with minoxidil and use a derma pen once a week at 1.5mm.

community Am i too obsessed with hair loss prevention? And Is This obsession healty? Am i the only one? Look at my collection In This picture: Oral finasteride/ topical finasteride/ minoxidil 5% + tretinoin/ minoxidil 5%/ Alfatradiol 0.025%/Stemoxydine 5%/ dermapen/ketoconazole 1%/viviscal/procyanidin B2.

in Chat 49 upvotes 2 years ago

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

community Oral minoxidil can causes age skin?

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Oral minoxidil may cause skin aging, such as dark circles. To counteract aging, use tretinoin at night and broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.

community Oral min and Isotretinoin (accutane) to respond

in Chat 4 months ago

Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.

community A friend suggested I post here. I've been using tretinoin .05% for 3 months and I've had regrowth in my temples and hairline. Just tretinoin, no Minoxidil or fin/dut

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Tretinoin alone has led to hair regrowth in the temples and hairline. The user is considering oral minoxidil or dutasteride but prioritizes health first.

community Oral minoxidyl and topical minoxidyl

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 2 months ago

Using both oral and topical minoxidil is likely safe, but be cautious of increased systemic absorption. The best tretinoin dosage to enhance minoxidil effectiveness is not specified.

community Theory As To Why Oral Minoxidil Might Be Helpful To People Compared To Topical Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil may be more effective than topical due to uniform distribution and systemic activation, but can cause side effects like puffiness. Adding tretinoin to topical minoxidil can enhance its effectiveness by aiding conversion to its active form.

community Can I Use Topical Azelaic Acid & Oral Finasteride At The Same Time?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 8 months ago

A user is considering using a topical Minoxidil solution with tretinoin and Azelaic Acid while taking oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on safety and effectiveness. They have been using Minoxidil for 10 years with mild results and oral Finasteride for a year with some positive changes.

community Oral minoxidil and collagen production- does anybody else believe there’s a real link?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss and a possible increase in facial wrinkles, leading to a plan to ask for a tretinoin prescription. Specific treatments mentioned are oral minoxidil and the intention to use tretinoin.

community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 9 months ago

A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.