Study of Twins Supports Year-Long Finasteride Benefits

February 2002 in “ Dermatology Times ”

Jennifer Clark

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TLDR Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in male pattern baldness.

A study conducted in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, observed identical twins with male pattern baldness who underwent a year-long treatment with oral finasteride (Propecia). The results indicated that the twins reported no further hair loss after the treatment period, suggesting the effectiveness of finasteride in halting hair loss in individuals with male pattern baldness.

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