Health Condition 1: L649- Androgenic alopecia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Topical dutasteride lotion: Topical dutasteride lotion on the scalp twice daily for 12 weeks, subject aged 18-60 years.
Control Intervention1: NA: NA
Sponsors
CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.All patients aged 18 - 60 years diagnosed with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia attending the OPD (Norwood Hamilton scale III to V and Ludwig scale II and III) 2.Patients willing to refrain from other forms of treatment including other topical medications, oral medications for hair loss (other than the nutritional supplement prescribed), laser treatments, injectable treatments and hair transplantation for the duration of the study. 3.Women of child-bearing age with FPHL, who are not planning pregnancy in the next 2 years and are willing to give consent stating the same. 4.Patients who are willing to appear for regular follow ups and follow the prescribed treatment regularly.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients suffering from other causes of non-cicatricial alopecia or cicatricial alopecia. 2.Patients suffering from infectious, auto-immune, or other disorders affecting skin of scalp. 3.Patients already on drugs that would affect the hair cycle in past 3 months. 4.Patients suffering from severe AGA (Norwood Hamilton scale VI to VII). 5. Women of child-bearing age planning pregnancy in the next 2 years. 6.Patients known to be allergic to any of the components of the study medications. 7.Patients with known malignancy or those on chemotherapy. 8.Refusal to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To know the efficacy of topical dutasteride lotion in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Parameters assessed - Increase in Hair density and Increase in Terminal: Vellus hair ratio Assessment of global photographs and Trichoscopy images will be doneTimepoint: After 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical photographs â?? taken in same position and with uniform illumination. Grading of Hair loss â?? Norwood Hamilton, Ludwigâ??s grading. Trichoscopy with video-dermoscope (Fotofinder) before and at the end of study period (Day 0 and Day 90) to analyse the outcome.Timepoint: After 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Megha C
CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences
Outcome results
None listed