Alopecia Areata. Alopecia areata
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: another category of the lesions are treated with an excimer laser treatmentThe patient will visit the center for 12 sessions (once a week). In each session, the pat
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: clinical diagnosis of alopecia areata by a dermatologist Having at least 2 lesions or more (multiple-patchy) in the face or scalp The size of the lesions is at least 2 cm in 2 cm has not used a drug for the lesions, In the last 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis or ophiasis Pregnancy breast feeding An underlying disease such as endocrine diseases or immonological disorders causes hair loss If hair loss has a cause other than alopecia areata. Taking a drug (systemically or topical) causes hair loss or hair regrowth in the last 3 months Surgical treatment such as hair transplantation for the treatment of hair loss. Any dermatological diseases such as skin cancer, infection which can cause hair loss Photosensivity If the patient becomes pregnant during the study patients unwillingness to continue cooperation in the clinical trial Progression of disease during the clinical trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The percentage of hair regrowth. Timepoint: At at baseline, after the last treatment session (session 12); and after one month of follow-up, the percentage of hair regrowth is measured. Method of measurement: 1.By phototrichogram(fotofinder) device. 2.by Photographic evaluation by 2 other dermatologists 3.By general assessment of the patient. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNika Kianfar
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed