Been Taking Finasteride Since 1993

Dr.

I have been using Proscar 2.5 mg since around 1993. I am 45 and do not have any balding at the vertex, just a little thinning when out of the shower and some recession at the temples. Could dutasteride perhaps be a better alternative and possible thicken hair at the vertex and maybe get back some of the recession?

There is no magic cure for hair loss. You can’t just rub a magic lamp and make a wish. I don’t mean to make light of your situation, but really what I’m just trying to say is that even dutasteride has its limits. I realize some patients may want to maximize their treatment and increase hair growth, and extensive scientific research show that finasteride 1mg is just as effective as finasteride 2.5mg or finasteride 5mg for the treatment of hair loss. Dutasteride is not yet FDA approved for the treatment of hair loss, but it is presently being tested in an FDA approved study. The side effects of dutasteride (sexual) are more than on finasteride. As this medication must be prescribed by a doctor, I would suggest you take this question to the doctor you choose.