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Can tretinoin cream speed up male pattern baldness if I use it on my face?

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Hi. PI have male pattern baldness I’m 26 and I’m a Norwood 5. I’m currently on finasteride. I went to the dermatologist last week for skin issues and she prescribed me tretinoin cream for my face. Can Can tretinoin cream speed up male pattern baldness if I use it on my face? I’ve read that retinol can do that. Why do oral retinols cause hair loss and topicals don’t? Please answer all my questions. Thank you very much.

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