Comparison of Efficacy of Topical Procapil 5% Solution with Topical Minoxidil 5% Solution in Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2025 in “ Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal ”
    Nosheen Abbas, Najia Ahmed, Saima Ali Khan, Summaya Saleem
    Studysummary This randomized controlled trial found that topical 5% minoxidil was more effective than topical 5% Procapil in treating androgenetic alopecia after six months, as indicated by patient self-assessment, global photography, and researcher evaluation, with statistically significant differences favoring minoxidil.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on bcsrj.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 19

    1. Comprehensive Evaluation of Androgenetic Alopecia: Demographic Characteristics, Psychosocial Impact, and the Role of Social Media in Treatment Choices Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025
    2. Epidemiological Landscape of Androgenetic Alopecia in the US: An All of Us Cross-Sectional Study PLoS ONE · 2025
    3. A Prospective Study in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia Using Combination of Procapil, Capixyl, Redensyl Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia · 2024
    4. Comparison of Platelet-Rich Therapy Alone With Platelet-Rich Therapy Along With Daily Topical 5% Procapil Application for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad · 2024
    5. Comparative Efficacy of Topical Calcipotriol and Tacrolimus in Alopecia Areata: A Prospective Trial Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists · 2024
    6. Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2024
    7. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan · 2024
    8. Assessment of the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Formulation Containing Caffeine and Procapil 3% for Improvement of Male Pattern Hair Loss Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2023
    9. Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update JAAD International · 2023
    10. Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update Drugs · 2023
    11. Compliance to Topical Minoxidil and Reasons for Discontinuation Among Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatology and therapy · 2023
    12. Quality of Life and Its Association With Androgenetic Alopecia Patients in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2022
    13. Effectiveness of the Active Ingredients (Capixyl, Procapil, and Rosemary Extract) of the Trust Tonic for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Comparison to Minoxidil Our Dermatology Online · 2022
    14. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of advances in medicine and medical research · 2022
    15. Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients JAMA Dermatology · 2022
    16. Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021
    17. Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2021
    18. Prevalence, Severity, and Associated Factors of Androgenetic Alopecia in the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: A Retrospective Study IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology · 2019
    19. Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Population-Based Study in 1,005 Subjects International Journal of Trichology · 2009