Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment with Oral Dutasteride and Topical Pimecrolimus

    August 2008 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Alexander C. Katoulis, S. Georgala, E. Bozi … Nikolaos Stavrianeas
    Studysummary Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
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