Is .05 Retin A to strong to start out with? RETIN-A USERS

[stillpullnpussy]

I'm wanting to add Retin-a to my hairline/temple region where I am currently using foam mostly twice a day. I understand to start off slow and use it maybe twice a week initially then eod and so on prior to applying minoxidil for maximum results. I have a whole tube of .05 Retin A...wondering if this is too strong? I've seen .025 mentione dhere but never .05. Has anyone here had success with retina+big 3?

 

[stancables]

I haven't heard of either of those amounts....

http://www.retinamicro.com/

They only list 0.04% and 0.1% amounts

Are there different concentrations of RETIN-A MICRO available?
RETIN-A MICRO is currently available in two concentrations, 0.04% and 0.1%. Your doctor or dermatologist can decide which one is right for you.

Can someone please clarify what these other Retina amounts come from??? Retina doesn't even say they exist!

 

[richiekie]

I've been using retin a .05 for some time with success. I use it everyday. If my scalp gets irritated or starts to peel, I back off for a couple of days, then resume it. I apply it at night about 15 minutes before a minoxidil application. I hope this helps.

 

[zxAddict]

Even 0.025% in Dr Lee's minoxidil starts to burn my scalp if I use it every night. But thats in conjunction with other topicals which tend to bite into your scalp. Revivogen burns a bit as does anything with alcohol in it if the scalp is feeling sensitive.

 

[Bryan]

I understand to start off slow and use it maybe twice a week initially then eod and so on prior to applying minoxidil for maximum results.

I hope you understand that there's no particular reason to use Retin-A prior to using minoxidil (see the second line of my sig file).

 

[zxAddict]

Yes, we set fire to people around these parts if they get that wrong :bigun2:

But seriously, I wish I could use retin-A once daily but lately I can't with the other topicals I use. Retin-A makes my scalp to sensitive - and I used to think it was as tough as.