Retin-A

[He-Bat]

I have been using Xandrox 5 with very good results but so many have told me to buy the xandrox with Retin-A. What is retin-a and what does it do? Should I switch?

 

[Nene]

I have been using Xandrox 5 with very good results but so many have told me to buy the xandrox with Retin-A. What is retin-a and what does it do? Should I switch?

A Korean study showed that retin-a can make minoxidil work 15% better. I've been using Dr. Lee's 5% with retin-a and I haven't noticed much of a difference.

 

[JLL]

Retin-A has been shown to increase the effectiveness of minoxidil AND to grow hair by itself. I've written some posts on retinoids on my blog, you might find them useful:

Topical Retinoids Increase Hair Growth in Most People

Tretinoin Results After a Year – Experiment Update

And here's some info on the effects of retinoids on skin:

The Forgotten Anti-Aging Classic: Retinoids Are the Skin's Best Friend

No one really knows why retinoids increase hair growth, but perhaps it's not really that surprising, given how many benefits it has on the skin in general. I've certainly noticed a difference in my skin after starting using tretinoin.