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April 2021 in “Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran” Taking finasteride can partially improve oxygen levels in hospitalized male patients over 50 with COVID-19 pneumonia, but it doesn't affect other outcomes like death rate or hospital stay length.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Dutasteride may become the top choice for treating hair loss.
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