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Effect of topical solution of Cetirizine on Androgenetic Alopecia

Preparation and evaluation of topical solution of Cetirizine in prevention and treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20161207031288N3
Enrollment
40
Registered
2018-03-04
Start date
2018-01-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-03-26

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

Conditions

Androgenetic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: using Cetirizine topical solution, twice a day in hair- loss areas for 4 months. Intervention 2: Control group: using minoxidil topical solution, twice a day in hai

Sponsors

Center of research and training in skin diseases and leprosy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Males st the age of 18 to 49 years Male pattern hair-loss should be at 2,3,4 in Norwood Scale Signed informed consent voluntarily and knowingly

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of allergy to Cetirizine or Minoxidil Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitor in the last year Using Isotretinion over the past year Using nutritional supplement and herbal remedies for hair growth in the last 3 months Chemotherapy in the last year Scalp has been exposed to radiation in the past year History of uncontrolled Blood Pressure History of Hypotention Taking systemic Steroid for more than 14 days in the last 2 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hair count. Timepoint: Before intervention , two months later, 4 months later. Method of measurement: fotofinder trichoscale.;Hair density. Timepoint: Before intervention , two months later, 4 months later. Method of measurement: fotofinder trichoscale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anagen -telogen hair percantage. Timepoint: Before intervention , two months later, 4 months later. Method of measurement: fotofinder trichoscale.;Number and density of vellus hair to terminal hair. Timepoint: Before intervention , two months later, 4 months later. Method of measurement: fotofinder trichoscale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDelaram Hossein Mostafa

Islamic Azad University

delaram_m72@yahoo.com+98 21 8805 9151

Outcome results

None listed

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