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Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride may help shrink prostate cancer tumors.
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Dutasteride may help reduce brain inflammation and improve cognition.
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