Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism

    April 2004 in “ Annals of Pharmacotherapy ”
    Kara A Townsend, Karen F. Marlowe
    Studysummary This review concluded that finasteride may reduce hirsutism scores and hair diameter in women with hyperandrogenism, but concerns about teratogenicity and long-term safety make it a secondary treatment option.
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