Finasteride for male hair loss

References

Citations

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: June 17, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology

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