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Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University

How does the hair-loss drug finasteride work? Can it affect my mental health?

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For many men the gradual thinning of hair is about more than just their appearance. Finasteride, a drug widely prescribed for the treatment of male pattern baldness has been used effectively for many years for this deeply personal problem.

Yet, behind its use are growing concerns about its link to the development of depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts.

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