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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is advertised directly to consumers for treating male pattern hair loss.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Finasteride's two formulations absorb similarly, showing bioequivalence.
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