Health Condition 1: null- Androgenetic Alopecia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: platelet rich plasma
: All Patients undergoing hair restoration surgery with intra-operative use of platelet rich plasma
Control Intervention1: without platelet rich plasma
: All Pat
Sponsors
Office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services New Delhi India
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All male patients presenting with Grade IV-VI of Hamilton & Norwood classification for Androgenetic Alopecia and on treatment with topical minoxidil and/or oral Finasteride/ Deutasteride for a period not less than six months would be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals less than 25 yrs of age, degree of baldness <Grade IV of Hamilton & Norwood classification for Androgenetic Alopecia, those with any co-morbidities, previous hair restoration surgery, receiving Platelet rich plasma therapy, having a tendency to form keloids or hypertrophic scars, poor density of donor area( <40 follicular units/cm2), alopecia other than AGA and those with scalp disease would be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy outcome would be determined by measuring the number of follicular units in the outlined areas using a folliculoscope to determine the density for subjects and controls.Timepoint: monthly review for 07 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The safety outcome would be assessed by looking for any evidence of infection, sterile folliculitis, cysts or scarring.Timepoint: Weekly for 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactLt Col Vikas Pathania
Command Hospital
Outcome results
None listed