What’s the consensus on tretinoin?
    Treatment 6/16/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Tretinoin (topical) 0.5%
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    Tretinoin may increase minoxidil absorption but could potentially worsen hair loss over time. Users discuss applying 0.5% tretinoin gel to the hairline/scalp with minoxidil.
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      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  319 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community Oral minoxidl is very very powerful.

      in Chat  589 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth but may cause side effects like heart issues and increased body hair. Combining it with finasteride is common for better results, though side effects vary.

      community Which retinoid for better min absorption?

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Tretinoin, any good, what’s your experience

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and skincare. Users share experiences, noting tretinoin's effectiveness in combination with minoxidil for hair and its proven benefits for anti-aging skincare.

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