Taking creatine does not affect the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss. Users generally agree that creatine is safe to use alongside finasteride and minoxidil.
Topical finasteride can reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride with fewer systemic effects, but availability is limited. Some users make their own solutions due to limited access.
The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.
A user wants to add tretinoin to their nightly minoxidil and finasteride combo to increase effectiveness. They seek advice on how to mix tretinoin with the existing treatment.
The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.
A user asks about experiences with Minichek F 5% with Procapil, specifically its drying time. Responses discuss the effectiveness and drying time of the treatment.
The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.
The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.