The conversation discusses using tretinoin cream with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users suggest applying them separately to avoid reducing effectiveness.
Using both oral and topical minoxidil is likely safe, but be cautious of increased systemic absorption. The best tretinoin dosage to enhance minoxidil effectiveness is not specified.
Mixing tretinoin into minoxidil foam is being considered to simplify a hair loss treatment routine. The current regimen includes oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, topical minoxidil, and fluridil.
The conversation discusses the best vehicle for topical dutasteride, comparing Trichosol, Transcutol, and a gel version. It also mentions using Transcutol with ethanol to enhance transdermal delivery of Bimatoprost.
Mixing tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Some users prefer separate application or professional compounding due to potential solubility issues.
The conversation is about applying tretinoin on the scalp for hair loss, with tips on mixing it with minoxidil foam and using a thin layer to avoid flaking and dryness. Suggestions include exfoliating with rosemary or coconut oil and wearing a hat for sun protection.
Minoxidil may cause fine lines and dark circles, but effects might be reversible with retinol. Users report mixed experiences, with some noticing skin changes and others not.
A 20-year-old is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair thinning. They seek advice on application, duration, and potential results.
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
OP injured their temple using derma rolling and tretinoin, causing peeling and potential hair follicle damage. Users suggest the injury might be permanent, possibly resulting in scar tissue where hair won't grow.
Minoxidil stopped working for OP after 3-4 years, leading them to add tretinoin to their routine. Users suggest trying finasteride for long-term results, despite concerns about side effects.
OP has been using a premixed topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.025% tretinoin for 6 months with good results and is unsure if shaking the bottle is necessary. OP is also using Dutasteride and is curious about the impact of shaking on treatment effectiveness.
The user mixed tretinoin with minoxidil and noticed hair regrowth after three months, despite initial dryness. Their regimen includes 0.5mg dutasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil with 0.025% tretinoin gel, and ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly.
Winlevi (clascoterone) is discussed as a treatment for hormonal acne and seborrheic dermatitis due to its ability to block DHT and regulate sebum production. The post suggests that Winlevi could offer a novel approach for managing seborrheic dermatitis.
The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
A 28-year-old male, previously on dutasteride for hair loss, is considering oral minoxidil or a compounded treatment of minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin after noticing hairline recession. The dermatologist suggested oral minoxidil and mentioned a compounded option, but the user is unsure about its benefits compared to current treatments.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.
The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.
A user shared a new hair loss treatment protocol including topical dutasteride, latanoprost, caffeine, minoxidil, tretinoin, and triamcinolone acetonide. Others discussed the effectiveness and availability of these treatments, with some suggesting simpler oral alternatives.
The user is happy with the progress in hair density after using a regimen of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin cream, Ketoconazole shampoo, and an LLLT helmet. They reported no side effects and noted that Dutasteride and Tretinoin were particularly effective.
Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.
The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.
Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.
The conversation is about choosing a topical antiandrogen for hair loss, with options including RU58841, CB0301, Pyrolutamide, Alfatradiol, and Fluridil. Users discuss their preferences and reasons for selecting specific treatments.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.
The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.
The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of Alfatradiol as an over-the-counter topical 5AR inhibitor that has been shown to be effective in stopping hair loss without side effects. Other treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
The user is asking if they are seeing hair regrowth after using 0.05% tretinoin, minoxidil, 1.25mg finasteride, weekly dermarolling, and ketoconazole three times a week. They are seeking feedback on their routine.