could Tretinoin alone cause regrowth? Treatment 4/20/2023
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.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has anyone added micro needling or tretinoin and gotten extra gains?
The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for two years, which stopped their hair loss but did not regrow hair. They are inquiring if adding microneedling or tretinoin has provided benefits to others in similar situations.
community Hair has only gotten worse ~10 months on minoxidil.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They also tried microneedling and tretinoin with minoxidil, and are exploring Sulfogenz topical minoxidil.
community Is there a point in using tretinoin and microneedling if I take oral minoxidil? Should I quit drinking energy drinks on Oral Minoxidil?
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 Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)
Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.
community Is it ok to mix minoxidil solution with bottled water instead of distilled water?
The user has tried minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss without success and is considering taking 2.5 mg of minoxidil orally by mixing it with bottled water, questioning if this affects the solution's stability.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity in hair follicle, a prognostic marker of response to the minoxidil treatment in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a review
Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
research Minoxidil: effectiveness and prospects for use in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
research A review of the treatment of male pattern hair loss
Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
research The diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the most current management
Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
research Topical Treatment for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
research Medical Treatment of Alopecia
The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.