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February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
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Finasteride can help regrow hair in male pattern baldness.
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Combining bromelain with finasteride improves hair regrowth and reduces inflammation in alopecia.
January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride can help prevent future hair loss and improve hair restoration surgery results.
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