And oral minoxidil isn’t the only option out there. For example, Bauman himself swears by a recipe called Formula 82M, which is a topical combination of tretinoin (a retinol), fluocinolone (a corticosteroid), minoxidil, and finasteride. He’s been prescribing it in his clinic to what he says are astounding results for nearly two decades without FDA approval.
What Guys With Thinning Hair Should Know About Off-Label Hair Growth Prescriptions
Dermatologists are increasingly prescribing minoxidil—the active ingredient in topical products like Rogaine—as a hair-growth remedy to be taken orally.
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