The Role of Finasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: A Narrative Review

    December 2019 in “ Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice ”
    Anil Tumkur, Charmine Caryn Teo Cher Ern, Chang Shuang … Nermesh Singh
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