You may not have the enzyme for topical minoxidil to work - a rarely talked about impact Minoxidil 9/22/2025
Some people may not respond to topical minoxidil due to low SULT1A1 enzyme activity, but oral minoxidil can be effective. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, and some users prefer oral minoxidil despite side effects.
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