Finasteride in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Male Therapy for a Predominantly Female Disease

    June 2016 in “ PubMed ”
    Birgit Khandalavala, Melissa Voutsalath Do
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of finasteride for treating hidradenitis suppurativa and reports favorable outcomes in several cases, suggesting it could be an effective and safe option for certain patients.
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