33 M - one year on 0,5 tret + 5% min Progress Pictures 4/1/2026
A 33-year-old man used Minoxidil 5% and Tretinoin 0.05% for a year to address hair thinning and receding hairline, resulting in new "baby hairs" filling in thin spots. He applies Tretinoin first, lets it dry, then applies Minoxidil, and notes that consistent use is necessary to maintain results.
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