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Is prepecia effective?
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Yes: Propecia (finasteride) is fairly effective; 2 out of 3 men taking it regrow at least some hair, and 86% will continue to see hair growth continue for an extended amount of time. However, once you stop it, the hair regresses.
Answered 6/30/2014
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