Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/21/2024
A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.
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