Why do people say you will have an extremely high chance of maintenance if you are on Dutasteride, if 0.5 mg only removes 50% of scalp dht
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/3/2024

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    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg
    💧 Finasteride (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with varies based on individual sensitivity and genetics results.

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    Dutasteride and finasteride are effective for many in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels, though results vary based on individual sensitivity and genetics. Higher doses of dutasteride may not significantly increase hair growth due to diminishing returns, and topical finasteride is suggested as an alternative for some.
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