A Randomized Double-Blind Study of the Effect of Finasteride on Hair Growth in Male Patients of Androgenetic Alopecia

    July 2005 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology ”
    H Ry Prasad, Neena Khanna, RK Pandhi
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride significantly promoted hair growth compared to placebo in male patients with androgenic alopecia, but also noted a high incidence of sexual side effects.
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