Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
October 1994
in “
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
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TLDR Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
The study evaluated the effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on women with idiopathic hirsutism. The results showed that finasteride was effective in reducing hair growth and well-tolerated with no significant adverse effects reported. The study suggests that finasteride may be a useful treatment option for women with this condition.
