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

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Dear Doctor Letter (Rote-Hand-Brief) on finasteride: risk of sexual dysfunction and psychiatric symptoms

Many websites tout the benefits of finasteride for treating hair loss, while downplaying the risks. This site is different: it puts risks in the foreground, accompanied by supporting evidence. Learn more

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

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