Minoxidil 2% for Eyebrow Enhancement

Phase 4CompletedNCT01672307

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital40 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to compare minoxidil 2% versus placebo in enhancement of eyebrows.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hypotrichosis of Eyebrows Thinning Eyebrows

Interventions

Minoxidil lotion 2%DRUG

Minoxidil lotion 2% is applied twice daily to one eyebrow.

PlaceboDRUG

Placebo is applied twice daily to the other eyebrow.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * male or female aged 18-40 years * hypotrichosis of eyebrows * healthy * informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * no underlying diseases * no alopecia areata or trichotillomania * no thyroid diseases * no pregnancy or breast feeding * no previous eyebrow tattoo, trauma or accident. * no history of eyebrow or hair medications in 6 months * no history of minoxidil or its ingredient allergy * no history of eyebrow surgery.

Locations (1)

MFL University Hospital (Bangkok)

Bangkok, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The change of global photographic assessment after 16 weeks from baseline

Time frame: baseline and 16 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

The change of hair diameter after 16 weeks from baseline

Time frame: baseline and 16 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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