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