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January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
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