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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Oral Retinoids: Present Status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Vitamin A affects hair loss and immune response in alopecia areata.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research The Role of Retinoids in the Management of Cutaneous Conditions in Black Individuals
Retinoids help manage skin conditions in black individuals.
research Polymer Conjugated Retinoids for Controlled Transdermal Delivery
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
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5 / 168 resultscommunity Correlation between topical retinoids and diffuse hair loss
Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
community I literally can’t find any evidence of sulfotransferase being upregulated by microneedling or retinoids like tretinoin
Microneedling and tretinoin may enhance minoxidil absorption for hair loss, but evidence on their effectiveness is limited. Iron supplements and broccoli sprouts are suggested for enzyme activation, but their impact on hair is unclear.
community The additive effects of minoxidil and retinol
Retinoids, like Retin-A and retinol, can be beneficial when used with minoxidil for hair loss. Retin-A is the strongest and requires a prescription, while retinol is over-the-counter.
community Is Retinol effective by itself?
Retinol is not effective alone for hair loss; tretinoin is more potent and sometimes mixed with minoxidil. Retinoids do not stop hair loss, and finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for that.
community Finasteride User Since March: Acne Improvement Then Decline; Seeking Advice
Finasteride initially improved acne but the effects declined over time. For acne treatment, consider topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide.