Association of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Sexual Dysfunction: A RADAR Report

February 2013 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

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Studysummary Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.

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