Therapeutic Implications of Topical Cetirizine 1% in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Controlled Study

    January 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mohamed S. Zaky, H Khodeir, Hebat-Allah Ahmed, Mohamed L. Elsaie
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    TLDR Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
    A case-controlled study conducted in Egypt found that topical cetirizine 1% was effective in promoting hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients, indicating that it could be a potential treatment option for male AGA. The study involved 60 male patients and no significant side effects were reported. The cetirizine-treated group showed significantly higher hair regrowth and patient satisfaction compared to the control group. Further randomized and controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.
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