Guidelines on the Use of Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2016 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”
    Venkataram Mysore, Shashikumar Bm
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of finasteride for androgenetic alopecia and highlights that while it is considered safe, there is concern regarding its sexual side effects, which reverse upon discontinuation.
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