Finasteride And Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk

    June 2015 in “ Cancer ”
    Steven Lehrer
    Studysummary This study suggests that the use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to a decreased risk of melanoma in white men aged ≥60 years who have benign or malignant prostate tumors.
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