Comparison of High-Dose Finasteride (5 mg/day) Versus Low-Dose Finasteride (2.5 mg/day) in the Treatment of Hirsutism

    October 2002 in “ European journal of endocrinology ”
    Fahri Bayram, Muderris, Mehmet Güven, Fahrettin Kelestimur
    Studysummary This study found that both high-dose and low-dose finasteride significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women after 12 months, with the lower dose being safe and cost-effective.
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