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cetirizine and Alopecia

cetirizine has been researched along with Alopecia in 10 studies

Cetirizine: A potent second-generation histamine H1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects.
cetirizine : A member of the class of piperazines that is piperazine in which the hydrogens attached to nitrogen are replaced by a (4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl and a 2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl group respectively.

Alopecia: Absence of hair from areas where it is normally present.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Cetirizine, a widely used agent for allergic disorders, has recently been topically used for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA)."10.60Topical cetirizine for treating androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review. ( Chen, X; Xiang, H; Yang, M, 2022)
" In the present study, the efficacy and safety of twice daily application of topical cetirizine 1% versus minoxidil 5% solutions for 16 weeks were compared in male androgenetic alopecia (AGA)."9.41Efficacy of Cetirizine 1% Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution in the Treatment of Male Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Study. ( Firooz, A; Guishard, A; Hossein Mostafa, D; Nasrollahi, SA; Niknam, S; Samadi, A, 2021)
"Levocetirizine hydrochloride (LVC) is an antihistaminic drug that is repurposed for the treatment of alopecia."8.12Repurposing levocetirizine hydrochloride loaded into cationic ceramide/phospholipid composite (CCPCs) for management of alopecia: central composite design optimization, ( Alahdal, AM; Albash, R; Darwish, KM; El-Dahmy, RM; Fahmy, AM; Hamed, MIA; Kassem, AB, 2022)
"We report the case of a 70-year-old woman affected by breast cancer in treatment with Palbociclib, who developed alopecia."8.02A new treatment of alopecia induced by palbociclib: Topical cetirizine. ( Carlesimo, M; Caro, G; Federico, A; Fortuna, MC; Magri, F; Rossi, A, 2021)
"Cetirizine is an antihistamine that may be effective in hair loss treatment."7.30Comparison between topical cetirizine with minoxidil versus topical placebo with minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Abbassi, MM; Bassiouny, EA; El-Samanoudy, SI; Farid, SF; Nada, HR, 2023)
"Cetirizine, a widely used agent for allergic disorders, has recently been topically used for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA)."6.60Topical cetirizine for treating androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review. ( Chen, X; Xiang, H; Yang, M, 2022)
" In the present study, the efficacy and safety of twice daily application of topical cetirizine 1% versus minoxidil 5% solutions for 16 weeks were compared in male androgenetic alopecia (AGA)."5.41Efficacy of Cetirizine 1% Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution in the Treatment of Male Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Study. ( Firooz, A; Guishard, A; Hossein Mostafa, D; Nasrollahi, SA; Niknam, S; Samadi, A, 2021)
"Levocetirizine hydrochloride (LVC) is an antihistaminic drug that is repurposed for the treatment of alopecia."4.12Repurposing levocetirizine hydrochloride loaded into cationic ceramide/phospholipid composite (CCPCs) for management of alopecia: central composite design optimization, ( Alahdal, AM; Albash, R; Darwish, KM; El-Dahmy, RM; Fahmy, AM; Hamed, MIA; Kassem, AB, 2022)
"We report the case of a 70-year-old woman affected by breast cancer in treatment with Palbociclib, who developed alopecia."4.02A new treatment of alopecia induced by palbociclib: Topical cetirizine. ( Carlesimo, M; Caro, G; Federico, A; Fortuna, MC; Magri, F; Rossi, A, 2021)
"Cetirizine is an antihistamine that may be effective in hair loss treatment."3.30Comparison between topical cetirizine with minoxidil versus topical placebo with minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Abbassi, MM; Bassiouny, EA; El-Samanoudy, SI; Farid, SF; Nada, HR, 2023)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (30.00)24.3611
2020's7 (70.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, X1
Xiang, H1
Yang, M1
Albash, R1
El-Dahmy, RM1
Hamed, MIA1
Darwish, KM1
Alahdal, AM1
Kassem, AB1
Fahmy, AM1
Bassiouny, EA1
El-Samanoudy, SI1
Abbassi, MM1
Nada, HR1
Farid, SF1
Wen, S1
Wei, J1
Bao, J1
Guo, T1
Zheng, W1
Zhuang, X1
Lin, Y1
Caro, G1
Fortuna, MC2
Magri, F1
Federico, A1
Carlesimo, M2
Rossi, A2
Zaky, MS1
Abo Khodeir, H1
Ahmed, HA1
Elsaie, ML1
Hossein Mostafa, D1
Samadi, A1
Niknam, S1
Nasrollahi, SA1
Guishard, A1
Firooz, A1
Campo, D1
Garelli, V1
Pranteda, G1
De Vita, G1
Sorriso-Valvo, L1
Di Nunno, D1
Mardones, F1
Shapiro, J1
Abdelmaksoud, A1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Topical Cetirizine Versus Topical Betamethasone in Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata[NCT05803070]59 participants (Anticipated)Observational2023-09-01Not yet recruiting
The Role of Cetirizine in Androgenetic Alopecia in Females[NCT04481412]Phase 2/Phase 366 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-07-25Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for cetirizine and Alopecia

ArticleYear
Topical cetirizine for treating androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022, Volume: 21, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Hair; Humans; Minoxidil; Treatment Outcome

2022

Trials

4 trials available for cetirizine and Alopecia

ArticleYear
Topical cetirizine for treating androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022, Volume: 21, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Hair; Humans; Minoxidil; Treatment Outcome

2022
Comparison between topical cetirizine with minoxidil versus topical placebo with minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Archives of dermatological research, 2023, Volume: 315, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Fema

2023
Efficacy of Cetirizine 1% Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution in the Treatment of Male Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-blind Controlled Study.
    Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques, 2021, Volume: 24

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Histamine Antagonists; Humans; Male; Minoxidil

2021
A preliminary study on topical cetirizine in the therapeutic management of androgenetic alopecia.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2018, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Female; Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Se

2018
A preliminary study on topical cetirizine in the therapeutic management of androgenetic alopecia.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2018, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Female; Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Se

2018
A preliminary study on topical cetirizine in the therapeutic management of androgenetic alopecia.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2018, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Female; Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Se

2018
A preliminary study on topical cetirizine in the therapeutic management of androgenetic alopecia.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2018, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Female; Histamine H1 Antagonists, Non-Se

2018

Other Studies

6 other studies available for cetirizine and Alopecia

ArticleYear
Repurposing levocetirizine hydrochloride loaded into cationic ceramide/phospholipid composite (CCPCs) for management of alopecia: central composite design optimization,
    Drug delivery, 2022, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Alopecia; Ceramides; Cetirizine; Drug Carriers; Drug Repositioning; Humans; Particle Size; Phospholi

2022
Effect of levocetirizine hydrochloride on the growth of human dermal papilla cells: a preliminary study.
    Annals of palliative medicine, 2020, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Alopecia; Cell Proliferation; Cells, Cultured; Cetirizine; Female; Hair Follicle; Histamine H1 Antag

2020
A new treatment of alopecia induced by palbociclib: Topical cetirizine.
    Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners, 2021, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Alopecia; Antineoplastic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Cetirizine; Cyclin

2021
Therapeutic implications of topical cetirizine 1% in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A case-controlled study.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2021, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Hair; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Minoxidil; Yo

2021
Lichen planopilaris in a Latin American (Chilean) population: demographics, clinical profile and treatment experience.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2017, Volume: 42, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Age of Onset; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Chile; Clobetasol; Drug Therapy,

2017
Topical cetirizine 1% for treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
    Dermatologic therapy, 2017, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Alopecia; Cetirizine; Hair; Humans; Minoxidil

2017