I take 2.5 mg proscar for 1 year. If I switch to a lower dose of proscar (1.25 mg), will I lose hair?

June 14, 2016
Asked By:SurferDude91 in Los Angeles, CA

1. I had a successful hair transplant 8 months ago 2. I have started taking 2 ml daily of 5% minoxidil.

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June 15, 2016

Answer: I take 2.5 mg proscar for 1 year. If I switch to a lower dose of proscar (1.25 mg), will I lose hair?

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E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2016

Answer: I take 2.5 mg proscar for 1 year. If I switch to a lower dose of proscar (1.25 mg), will I lose hair?

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June 23, 2016

Answer: The recommended dose of finasteride for genetic hair loss is 1mg a day. So if you are taking 2.5mg then you need to discuss thi

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June 23, 2016

Answer: The recommended dose of finasteride for genetic hair loss is 1mg a day. So if you are taking 2.5mg then you need to discuss thi

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July 1, 2016

Answer: Finasteride dosing change

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July 1, 2016

Answer: Finasteride dosing change

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June 14, 2016

Answer: You are taking 2.5 mgs of finasteride

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June 14, 2016

Answer: You are taking 2.5 mgs of finasteride

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