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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
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Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
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