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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
29 citations,
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The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
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