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This Derm's Easy Hack Can Help You Prevent Hairline Thinning 

Hannah Frye
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September 27, 2024
Hannah Frye
Beauty & Health Editor
By Hannah Frye
Beauty & Health Editor
Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.
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It's safe to say that hair loss is unavoidable for most people. While each person will experience it in different ways, it's quite unlikely that your hair will look the same at age 75 as it did at 25, and that's not a bad thing. 

However, hair loss can cause emotional distress (which, sigh, can only cause more hair loss), so it's fair if you want to encourage a fuller mane via various hair growth remedies. Below, find one underrated hack you may not have tried yet. 

Does retinol work for hair growth, too?

You probably know retinol as the popular acne and wrinkle treatment dermatologists swear by, but did you know it can help prevent hair loss, too?

In this TikTok video, cosmetic dermatologist Noman Mohamed, M.D., applies a retinoid to his hairline and says it helps with thinning—and research backs up his claim. 

Specifically, one in-vitro study1 shows promise for the use of retinol for hair growth when combined with another active ingredient called minoxidil (a common addition to many popular hair growth products on the market). 

However, minoxidil can be quite irritating to the skin for some people, and retinol is also a common irritant for those with sensitive skin. This doesn't mean it will trigger scalp troubles for everyone, but those with sensitive or reactive skin should proceed with caution and patch-test before they apply it to their entire hairline.

If you want to try something a bit gentler before opting for this method, consider adding rosemary oil to your hair care routine, as it's been shown to be just as effective as 2% minoxidil2. Not sure how to use it correctly? This guide will help

The takeaway

Hair loss is unavoidable for most folks, but there are plenty of growth remedies out there, including retinol. Make sure to patch-test this ingredient on your hairline before going in full-force, especially if you have sensitive skin. For more hair growth tips, feel free to check out our full guide.

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