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January 2010 in “Endocrine Regulations” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
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January 1996 in “The Prostate” Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New dissolving and implantable microneedle patches have been created for a long-lasting, non-invasive delivery of the drug finasteride.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Andrology” Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
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