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Emerging evidence & commentary on risks of finasteride as a treatment for hair loss

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Firsthand reports of long-term dysfunctions

Do online reports have any value as evidence? See: Weighing firsthand reports

  • A report of severe anxiety and tinnitus attributed to finasteride

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume I: Rapid onset

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume II

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume III

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume IV: FOIA edition

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume V

  • Where are firsthand reports of lasting dysfunctions after use of finasteride or dutasteride?

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume VI: More reports obtained by FOIA request

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride — Volume VII

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride – Volume VIII: Bald Truth edition

  • Firsthand experiences of finasteride – Volume IX: YouTube comments edition

  • From the depths: why finasteride harms took decades to emerge

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  • Considering taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss? See Weighing the risks

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