Considering the fact that a number of studies have proven that Minoxidil (Rogaine) causes a decrease in collagen production, even if it is taken topically, due to its ability to penetrate the skin barrier and go systemic, I started to look at alternatives. My attention was immediately attracted...
Will you start taking/continue taking finasteride? If yes, won't this reduce thickness in your transplanted hair, since finasteride and similar drugs usually make people lose their facial and body hair density?
From studies which I have seen Retin-A is usually used together with another topical growth stimulant, like Minoxidil. I was wondering if Retin-A can be effective on its own as a growth stimulant or it only can be used with Minoxidil to increase absorption?
If it is the case, someone could just regrow hair in their donor area with minoxidil and microneedling and have an unlimited amount of grafts for their future transplant. Am I missing something?
Also, I forgot to mention, microneedling on its own can promote hair growth, and unlike Minoxidil, microneedling is actually promoting the synthesis of collagen.