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Sarah Morgan
Numan
What is finasteride and how does it work?
Sarah Morgan explains that finasteride is a medication that is used to prevent male pattern baldness by blocking a molecule called DHT, which causes hair to become thinner over time.
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Finasteride is a medication used for male pattern baldness. It blocks the natural molecule DHT. This affects the hair follicles, causing the hair to become thinner and lighter over time. Finasteride by blocking this molecule can reduce the rate of hair loss and in fact, cause regrowth in some cases.