Similar Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Treated With Dutasteride vs. Finasteride: A Retrospective Cohort Database Study

    June 2025 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Zachary Neubauer, Michael M Ong, Shari R. Lipner
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    1. Sexual Dysfunction With 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Global Propensity Score Matched Retrospective Cohort Study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
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    4. Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Alopecia: Population-Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink BMJ · 2016
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