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June 2010 in “Journal of Chromatography B” New method measures finasteride in blood quickly and accurately.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
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