I would think as an 18 year old male that lowering a male hormone like this will definitely change how they mature. Has this been studied or do doctors just assume an 18 year old will handle finasteride the same as an older male?
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Answer: Finasteride use in 18 year olds? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
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