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    Topical Cetirizine for the Management of Androgenic Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Study

    September 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Hannane Seifian, Toktam Safari Giv, Fahimeh Abdollahimajd, Nastaran Namazi
    Studysummary In a pilot study examining potential treatments for androgenic alopecia, researchers reported that over four months, topical cetirizine 1% improved hair length but not other measures, while diclofenac 3% showed no significant effects, unlike minoxidil, which showed significant improvement across all measured variables.
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    Research cited in this study 10

    1. Topical Cetirizine for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022
    2. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Cow Placenta Extract Lotion Versus Minoxidil 2% in the Treatment of Female Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2020
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    Related research 6

    1. Therapeutic Effects of Topical Cetirizine in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology · 2023
    2. Efficacy of Cetirizine 1% Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution in the Treatment of Male Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-Blind Controlled Study Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2021
    3. Topical Cetirizine 1% vs Minoxidil 5% Gel in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Case medical research · 2020
    4. Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in a Child with Alopecia Areata Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2017
    5. Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica Drugs · 1987
    6. Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1985