How long until results: Tretinoin? Minoxidil?

[Neuro]

I recently read on here that Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a hair growth stimulant. I have two tubes of 0.1% Retin-A left over from my past wars with acne, and I want to start using it on my scalp. I also think I should get minoxidil because finasteride has practically decimated my scalp. My apprehension is that starting minoxidil means that I must stay on it for life for sustained results.

Is tretinoin stronger than minoxidil? How long, for each, will it take to see results? How should I apply the treitonoin to my scalp, since it's a gel? If I have tretonoin to use, is it worth buying minoxidil?

 

[Bryan]

You have to stay on ANY treatment for life, for sustained results. Why are you singling-out minoxidil for that complaint?

Bryan

 

[Neuro]

Could you answer the other questions?



I read that tretinoin will produce stronger results, though this is by no means a scientific statement.