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treatment for Puzhuvettu (alopecia areata) by Vellerukampoo thylam in children

Clinical evaluation of vellerukampoo thylam (external) for puzhuvettu (alopecia areata) in children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/09/021177
Enrollment
10
Registered
2019-09-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L63- Alopecia areata

Interventions

Intervention1: vellurukampoo thylam for external: vellurukampoo thylam is a multi drug formulation which will given for puzhuvettu for the duration of 12 days Control Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Dr V Karthick kumar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 6-12 years Both male and female children Patchy hair loss in the scalp Non scarring Scattered long hair within bald area Willing to be admitted in the hospital or willing to attend OPD when required. Willing to sign the informed, consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children below 6 years and above 12 years. Scarring alopecia Alopecia totalis Alopecia universalis leprosy Associated condition (Thyroid disease, Atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, pernicious anaemia, Down syndrome)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary outcome is mainly assessed by SALT scoreTimepoint: 12 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcome is assessed by comparing the improvement of clinical symptoms before and after the treatmentTimepoint: 12 days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr v karthick kumar

National institute of siddha

mmssiddha@gmail.com9444214582

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026