Why is 1 mg the go to prescription of finasteride when it’s only 2 procent points more effective than 0.2 mg? Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/24/2025
1 mg of finasteride is commonly prescribed because it is more effective for a larger number of people compared to lower doses, despite only slightly reducing serum DHT more than 0.2 mg. Serum DHT and scalp DHT are different, and 1 mg is believed to reduce scalp DHT more effectively, contributing to better hair growth results.
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