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18 citations,
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8 citations,
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11 citations,
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10 citations,
October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
23 citations,
April 2018 in “PubMed” Topical finasteride reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in men and women.
145 citations,
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4 citations,
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