Evaluation of Latanoprost Combined With Fractional Erbium- YAG Laser Versus Microneedling in Alopecia Areata Treatment

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
SUMMARY

Alopecia areata (AA) an autoimmune disorder of hair follicles results in varying degrees of scalp, facial and body hair loss. Clinically, patients' presentation varies from patchy circumscribed scalp involvement to total body and scalp hair loss affects up to 2% of the general population. The exact pathobiology of AA has still remained elusive, while the common theory is the collapse of the immune privilege of the hair follicle caused by immunological mechanism. Multiple genetic, environment factors and psychological stress contribute to the pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata . Recent insights into the pathogenesis of AA have led to the development of new treatment strategies, such as Janus kinase inhibitors, biologics and several small molecular agents. In addition, modern therapies for AA, including antihistamines, platelet-rich plasma injection

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 35
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Patients of both sexes with localized stable alopecia areata of the scalp of 3 months duration at least.

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Qena Hospital
RECRUITING
Qinā
Contact Information
Primary
Maha Nabil Fahmy, Resident
mahanabilsoady@gmail.com
01012004848
Backup
Hassan Ibrahim, Assist.prof
hassan.mohamed@med.svu.edu.eg
01011524245
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-05-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Active_comparator: Fractional Erbium laser Technique (Group A)
About 35 patients with alopecia areata will Subject to fractional Erbium (Er-YAG) laser (Fotona Xs dynamics,Slovenia) with energy of 600 mj in short pulse mode (MSP) with spot size of 7 mm diameter, frequency of 3 Hz and pixel 3. Latanoprost( xalatan 0.005% ) is applied to the treated area for all participants.
Active_comparator: Micro needling Technique (Group B)
About 35 patients with alopecia areata will Subject to micro needling using electronic dermapen device (Dr Pen Derma PenUltima A6) which has a disposable head personalized for each patient and sterilized after each session. the dermapen will penetrate the skin with depth 0.6 mm. It will pass vertically over the affected area in a circular pattern until pinpoint bleeding appears. Latanoprost ( xalatan 0.005% ) is applied to the treated area for all participants.
Sponsors
Leads: Egymedicalpedia

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