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Can dht blockers help with female hair loss?
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Probably not: There was initial hope that Propecia (finasteride) would work well for female hair loss, but subsequent studies didn't have good results. Spironlactone and other anti-androgens do seem to help though.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: Yes but not as much as they do for men.
Answered 3/2/2013
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