Tretinoins (Retin-A)

[tedlin01]

I have been reading about Retin-A and Tretinoids alot lately and I have found so much good things about it that makes me wonder if I should get my hands onto some Retin-A and start treatment.

"Tretinoin has been shown to promote and regulate cell proliferation and differentiation in the epithelium and may promote vascular proliferation. These factors are important for hair growth promotion."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3771854

"Retinoic acid (vitamin A derivative), if used for a long time, may reduce the number of androgen receptors by 30 – 40 percent."
http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol4num1/original/jankovi.html

"all-trans-retinoic acid was effective in preventing steroid-induced atrophy without affecting the steroid's anti-inflammatory property"
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2768567

"Tretinonin may be important in changing the status of regressing follicles and we it’s in need of further investigation!"

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"We conclude that tretinoin has a higher anti-inflammatory activity than adapalene and thus should be preferred for the treatment of inflammatory lesions."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16045694

"This extensive review of tretinoin's immunomodulating properties suggests that it possesses five important comedolytic-related properties that can be considered anti-inflammatory in nature, as well as 17 other potential activities that may beneficially temper the inflammatory cascade of acne and the production of inflammatory vectors associated with it."

" The topical use of clindamycin and tretinoin as a combination treatment modality that includes antibacterial, comedolytic, and antiinflammatoiy properties has proven to be a very effective therapy for treating the various stages of acne.90–96 It is now becoming increasingly clear that there may be good reasons for these observations."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225141/

What do you guys think about this? I'm thinking I might switch my Ahk-Cu Cream with some Tretinoin Cream .. Anyone tried Retin-A previously?

 

[2020]

my god that image is taking forever to load... here is the alternative:
http://i.imgur.com/a2qic.png

which vitamin A are you talking exactly?

 

[abcdefg]

Yeah that makes sense I mean the group with retin A is also using propecia im sure that wont skew the numbers since it actually works. I wouldnt waste my time on this its going nowhere fast its been around a while and Im pretty sure baldness is not cured yet so it cant work too well.

 

[tedlin01]

Yes, that picture may or may not be relevant to the topic as it contains Finasteride as well. But the fact still remains that it's several other studies from different sources that suggests Retin-A have potential as a treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia. It got alot more in the backpack then tons of other experimental treatments such as Azelaic Acid, Apple Polys, Saw Palmetto and even ketoconazole. The only thing that keeps me from testing it myself is that I'm afraid from the sides (thickening of skin) and It's almost impossible for me to get my hands on it. So I would really love to hear from someone that tried it out before!? Did it work or did it not work!?

Also remember that Retin-A and Retinol is a big difference. Retin-A is real deal while Retinol is crap doing nothing. Retin-A is containing Tretinoins and it's tons of generic Tretinoin creams out there but have someone accually givein it an honest shot as a treatment for for hairloss?

If I may be able to get my hands on this I'm willing to fill halp my head with Retin-A while the other half with Ahk-Cu

 

[youngn]

Also see: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0659080.pdf It seems combining hydrocortisone with it is synergistic. There were some posts awhile back where some people were having luck with it. I started this regimin last night, but I need to find a better source of hydrocortisone. Retin-A is only by perscription in the US.

 

[tedlin01]

Retin-A increases the absorbation of any substance applied topically, very much like a dermaroller and could provide beneficians in any current topical regimen.