Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 1999 in “ Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs ”
    Keith D. Kaufman, Rodney P.R. Dawber
    Studysummary Clinical studies reported that finasteride reduces scalp dihydrotestosterone levels and improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, supporting its role as a treatment option.
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