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January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride worsens heart damage from nandrolone decanoate but protects against cell damage.
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Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
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