Retin-A and Minoxidil After Hair Transplant
I am a 25 year old male. I had a HT procedure about 2.5 months ago. What is the risk to the transplanted follicles from using a minoxidil + 0.025% retin-a formula? I use 5% rogaine foam and 1/4 proscar religiously, but I was wondering if the added retin-a might help. Any advice is much appreciated.
Retin-A is an acid and is sometimes used for the treatment of acne. It causes skin irritation that some believe will help with minoxidil absorption. There is no proof this works in helping with hair growth. It is a buyer beware market. I would speak with your doctor about this use after a hair transplant, but I do not recommend that my patients take it.
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