is 1% finasteride and 0.1% tretinoin typically prescribed?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/22/2025

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    ๐Ÿ’ง Finasteride (topical) 1%
    ๐Ÿ’ง Tretinoin (topical) 0.1%
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    1% finasteride is considered too high, with most people using 0.1% or 0.3% topically. Combining it with 0.1% tretinoin is aggressive and may cause skin irritation.
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