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August 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss and texture changes.
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