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Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if azelaic acid shows potential to be an effective treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). In this study, the aim is to compare azelaic acid vs placebo since azelaic acid may increase anti-inflammatory effects that affect the hair growth cycle.
Official title: A Pilot Study of Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2024-08-12
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
azelaic acid
Subjects will use the topical formulation once daily on the scalp. The subjects will use the treatment for a total of 6 months
usual medication for CCCA
Subjects will continue to use their already prescribed topical formulation once daily on the scalp. The subjects will use their treatment for a total of 6 months
Locations (1)
Wake Forest University Health Scieces
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States