The Efficacy in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using 5% Minoxidil Solution Combinded With Zinc Supplement

Female Pattern Alopecia Clinical Trial

Official title: A Pilot Study of the Efficacy in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using 5% Minoxidil Solution Combinded With Oral Chelated Zinc Supplement

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Zinc supplement is a popular trace element gave to Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) patient. But the type of patient, efficacy, and side effect in detail of zinc supplement are not well characterized. The purpose of this study is to determine efficacy and side effect of chelated zinc in FPHL who using 5%minoxidil solution.

Clinical Trial Description

5%minoxidil solution is standard treatment for Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) patient. We gave 15mg chelate Zinc / Placebo drug to patient as an additional trace element. Then measure growth of hair by Global photograph, Microscope hair count, micrometer and record case and side effect during 10 months of treatment. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Alopecia
• Female Pattern Alopecia

• NCT number: NCT01662089
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Siriraj Hospital
• Contact: Rattapon Thuangtong, MD
• Phone: +662 419-7000
• Email: rattapongthuangtong@yahoo.com
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Start date: January 2012
• Completion date: December 2012