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  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been using Finasteride for the past 10 days to treat my androgenetic alopecia. But I've read about a bunch of potential side effects and now I'm feeling a bit anxious about continuing it. Is there an alternative to Finasteride, or is it safe to keep using it? If I stick with it, how can I manage the side effects?

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Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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