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Finasteride 1 mg
Hi sir using Finasteride 1 mg for hair loss, since 3 years , does Finasteride cause prostate cancer if we take for years?
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Dr. M.Ponraj
Medical Oncologist
13 yrs exp
Palakkad
Finasteride use will lead to protect ion against prostate cancer. Don't worry
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Finasteride is used in prostate cancer prevention trial for prevention of prostate cancer..but it increases the detection of high grade cancers...
No direct evidence to say that it increases risk ...
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