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    Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on Dermatologists' Opinions about Finasteride

    March 2018 in “ Dermatology and therapy ”
    Elisabetta Sorbellini, Daniela Pinto, Barbara Marzani, Fabio Rinaldi
    Studysummary This study found that Italian dermatologists commonly prescribe 1 mg/day finasteride for androgenetic alopecia despite reported sexual side effects, due to its perceived long-term efficacy.
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