Does 0.5 mg of finasteride reduce SCALP DHT the same as 1 mg?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/26/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.5 mg 2 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg 2 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Clobetasol (topical) once every 2-3 days long-term
    ๐Ÿ’ง Nizoral shampoo (topical) weekly
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with halo of hair coming up everywhere (about 1 cm) especially on the crown results.

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    The conversation is about whether 0.5 mg of finasteride reduces scalp DHT as effectively as 1 mg. Users suggest that even lower doses like 0.05 mg can significantly reduce scalp DHT.
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