Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism

March 2001 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”

Yusuf Şahin, Sermin Dilber, Fahrettin Kelestimur

Diane 35 finasteride hirsutism hair diameter Propecia

TLDR Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

The study compared the effectiveness of Diane 35 alone and Diane 35 plus finasteride in treating hirsutism in women. The combination of Diane 35 and finasteride was found to be more effective in reducing hirsutism scores and hair diameter compared to Diane 35 alone. The study suggests that the combination of Diane 35 and finasteride may be a more effective treatment option for hirsutism. Both treatments were safe and effective, with no significant side effects reported.

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