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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Studysummary This study found that finasteride treatment significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women with idiopathic hirsutism over 6 months and was well tolerated. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
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.
