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    Depression Related to Finasteride Administration for Androgenetic Alopecia

    October 2002 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”
    Gianfranco Altomare, G. L. Capella
    Studysummary In this study, 19 patients treated with finasteride for androgenetic alopecia developed moderate to severe depression, which resolved after stopping the medication, suggesting an association between finasteride and mood disturbances.
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