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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferaseactivity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.
Minoxidil may not be effective due to low sulfotransferaseactivity, and the user considers adding tretinoin to the regimen. They are unsure about the timing and combination with microneedling.
Tretinoin and microneedling both enhance hair growth through different mechanisms, with microneedling being considered safe for long-term use. Optimal microneedling needle length varies, but 0.8 mm is suggested for hair growth, and a Dermastamp is recommended to avoid skin damage.
A new product, Minoxidil booster, which enhances sulfotransferase enzyme activity in the scalp, is now available. The user has started using this product, applied before Minoxidil, to improve their hair loss treatment results.
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.