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Comparison of the effectiveness of topical minoxidl and cetirizine in androgenetic alopecia

Comparison of the effectiveness of the combined treatment of topical minoxidil and topical cetirizine solution with topical minoxidil alone in male and female patient with moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230308057655N1
Enrollment
62
Registered
2023-03-20
Start date
2023-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

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Conditions

Androgenetic Alopecia. Androgenic alopecia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group is treated with topical cetirizine and topical minoxidil solution. First, 38 grams of cetirizine powder is prepared from Amin Pharmaceutical

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patient with androgenetic alopecia aged 18 to 50 Patient who are willing to participate in trial

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with other types of alopecia Any serious systemic disease Patient who have had a history of hair transplantation in the past History of sensitivity to cetirizine and minoxidil Systemic steroid use for more than 14 days in the last 2 monthes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The increase in density and thickness of hair. Timepoint: before the start of treatment and 4 months after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: Trichogram and standard photography in 4 views.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient satisfaction score, doctor satisfaction score. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and 4 months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: A 7-point questionnaire to check the level of patient and doctor satisfaction.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSomayeh Maleki

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

drs.malekii92@gmail.com+98 31 3240 3979

Outcome results

None listed

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