Effects of Dermatological Medications on Male Fertility

Mixing finasteride with retinol for a topical solution to avoid irritation from minoxidil. Finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo help with itchiness.

The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hair loss, showing good progress without significant side effects. They plan to have a hair transplant in March and hope to eventually stop using oral minoxidil.

The user used Finasteride daily and Ketoconazole twice a week for 1.5 years, and RU58841 daily for 0.5 years, which improved hair thickness but caused slight gynecomastia. They are considering using SERMs like tamoxifen and raloxifene to manage side effects and are exploring other treatments like oral minoxidil.

Microneedling, ketoconazole, and tretinoin are discussed as hair loss treatments, with tretinoin favored for its long-term benefits and potential to turn minoxidil non-responders into responders. Microneedling is recommended for initial use, ketoconazole for dandruff, and tretinoin for continuous use due to its skin benefits.

The conversation is about using tretinoin with a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray for hair loss. The user seeks information on combining tretinoin with their current treatment.