2nd Edit: 33m. One year on 5%Min + 0.5% Tret Progress Pictures 4/3/2026
A 33-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 5% Minoxidil and 0.5% Tretinoin cream, along with derma stamping and specific shampoos, to combat hair thinning and promote hair growth. He avoids using finasteride or dutasteride, despite suggestions from others to try them for long-term maintenance.
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