Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/18/2023

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg MWF 15 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg all other days 1 year
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily since Nov 17th
    πŸ’§ RU58841 (topical) daily 4 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) daily
    β€’ Microneedling 2 years
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
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