I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary
    Product 10/25/2020

    At a glance
    In this hair loss treatment regimen post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% twice-daily
    💧 Retinol (topical) 0.5% nightly
    💧 Azelaic Acid (topical)
    💧 Tretinoin (topical) 0.01% once-daily
    • Dermarolling 1.5mm weekly under a year
    the tone is 😐 neutral with no improvement results.

    Other terms

    The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.
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