The Efficacy and Use of Finasteride in Women: A Systematic Review

    January 2019 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Allison C. Hu, Lance W. Chapman, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
    Studysummary This review found that while finasteride may improve female pattern hair loss and hirsutism in women, more long-term studies are needed to optimize its use and assess potential consequences.
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