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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 62-65 |
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Finasteride and sexual side effects
Venkataram Mysore
Consultant Dermatologist- Hair Transplant Surgeon, Venkat Charmalaya- Centre for Advanced Dermatology, Bangalore, India
Correspondence Address:
Venkataram Mysore
Venkat Charmalaya- Centre for advanced Dermatology, 3437, 1 G cross, 7th Main, Subbanna Garden, Vijay Nagar, Bangalore - 560040
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.93496
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Finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, widely used in the medical management of male pattern hairloss, has been reported to cause sexual side effects. This article critically examines the evidence available and makes recommendations as to how a physician should counsel a patient while prescribing the drug. |
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