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Finasteride and minoxidil, often with ketoconazole, are key for long-term hair stabilization and regrowth. Oral minoxidil and dutasteride offer significant regrowth but have more side effects, while microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841 are used to enhance results.
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