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Prescribed Minoxidil For Hairloss. Should We Apply Retino-A Cream Before Applying Minoxidil?
I have a hair loss from hairline to the crown area and I am using minoxidil 5% for a month. I have read several artical to apply retino-A 0.05 % cream to scalp before applying minoxidil and by doing this you have to apply minoxidil 5% only once a day instead of twice a day. Is it a fact? If yes then How to use Retino-A daily.
Please tell me about the Biotin 5 mg capsules. Is it really helpful for hairs?
Please tell me about the Biotin 5 mg capsules. Is it really helpful for hairs?
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Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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Hi.yes prior application of 0.025 percent retinoic acid will increase the potency and penentration of minoxidil.now the mixture of azaleic acid .retinoic acid and minoxidil like shaltop a are available.i think 5mg biotin is not sufficient instead use 10mg biotin which is helpful for hairloss.use a finax 1mg may also help
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