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November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
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