I've seen results from some early independent studies (circa 1995) of finasteride at 5mg daily dose.
The study didn't include a comparison with effects at finasteride. 1mg dose (current Propecia dosage) vs. the 5mg dose (Proscar dosage).
Interestingly, the results of said 1995 study demonstrated significantly greater hair regrowth at 5mg after one year than the many studies done at 1mg. daily dose.
I've seen some conclusory statements that effects of finasteride at 1mg and even 80mg daily are virtually the same as regards inhibition of DHT in humans-- about 70% reduction in DHT level at both dose levels.
However, no side by side results, and there may have been ulterior motivations for these statements. Also no studies showing impact at 1mg vs. 5mg on hair regrowth itself (again, only some conclusory remarks comparing reduction in DHT levels).
The above is confusing, as the 1995 test was generally regarded as reliable. Also, we know that at 5mg there is a much greater impact on spermatogenesis than at 1mg -- it seems reasonable to assume that this difference results from greater DHT inhibition at 5mg than 1mg.
***Anyone have any figures handy based on reliable independant studies comparing effects (short or long term) of finasteride on hair regrowth at 1 mg and higher doses, including 5mg?***
Many thanks in advance.
The study didn't include a comparison with effects at finasteride. 1mg dose (current Propecia dosage) vs. the 5mg dose (Proscar dosage).
Interestingly, the results of said 1995 study demonstrated significantly greater hair regrowth at 5mg after one year than the many studies done at 1mg. daily dose.
I've seen some conclusory statements that effects of finasteride at 1mg and even 80mg daily are virtually the same as regards inhibition of DHT in humans-- about 70% reduction in DHT level at both dose levels.
However, no side by side results, and there may have been ulterior motivations for these statements. Also no studies showing impact at 1mg vs. 5mg on hair regrowth itself (again, only some conclusory remarks comparing reduction in DHT levels).
The above is confusing, as the 1995 test was generally regarded as reliable. Also, we know that at 5mg there is a much greater impact on spermatogenesis than at 1mg -- it seems reasonable to assume that this difference results from greater DHT inhibition at 5mg than 1mg.
***Anyone have any figures handy based on reliable independant studies comparing effects (short or long term) of finasteride on hair regrowth at 1 mg and higher doses, including 5mg?***
Many thanks in advance.
