Microneedling with creams for patchy hair loss
Treatments studied
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This trial tests if microneedling with either lactic acid, vitamin D3, or a steroid cream helps regrow hair in people with patchy alopecia areata (small bald spots).
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older
- You have one or more bald patches on your scalp, each no bigger than 6 cm (about 2.4 inches) across
- You have not used any hair loss treatments (pills or creams) in the last 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are willing to attend several visits and sign a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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