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title: "Finasteride: Uses, benefits, risks, and access"
description: "Finasteride lowers DHT to slow male pattern hair loss. Review who it is for, side effects, pregnancy risks, and how to access, with clinician guidance."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Finasteride: Uses, benefits, risks, and access

> Finasteride lowers DHT to slow male pattern hair loss. Review who it is for, side effects, pregnancy risks, and how to access, with clinician guidance.

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