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Finasteride for Male Hair Loss
How It Works
Finasteride lowers the level of Reference androgens Opens New Window, a class of hormone that affects hair loss.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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