Androgenetic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: receiving topical minoxidil 5% twice daily and performing erbium laser in 6 sessions with two-week intervals for 12 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: receiving
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with androgenetic alopecia in moderate to severe stages Age over 20 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with other types of alopecia Patients with psoriasis or lichen planus Any serious systemic disease Patients who are photosensitive Patients who have performed hair transplants in the past.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase hair density and thickness. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and then 12 weeks later, which is the end of the study. Method of measurement: Trichogram and standard photography. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction score, physician satisfaction score. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and then 12 weeks later, which is the end of the study. Method of measurement: A 7-point questionnaire was allocated for patient satisfaction;also, a 7-point questionnaire developed by a physician based on a comparison of standard photographic scores and trichogram comparisons (checking the thickness and number of hairs). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Zavareh
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed