Finasteride Cream in Hirsutism

    January 2001 in “ Endocrine Practice ”
    K. Jean Lucas
    Studysummary In this preliminary study, women with facial hirsutism treated with topically applied finasteride cream showed a significant decrease in hair growth and thickness compared to placebo, without adverse effects.
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