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Finasteride causes reproductive malformations in male rats.
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Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
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March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
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Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
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