Comparative Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Cetosomal Minoxidil and Topical 5% Alcohol-Based Minoxidil Solutions for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Indian Men.

Introduction Patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), who use alcohol-based topical minoxidil solutions, frequently experience localized irritation, dryness, and scalp redness. In this study, we compared the safety and effectiveness of topical 5% cetosomal minoxidil solution to those of topical 5% alcohol-based minoxidil solution in Indian men with AGA. Methods In this randomized, open-label study, male patients with AGA were randomized 1:1 to receive either solutions twice daily for 16 weeks.

Safety and Efficacy of Growth Factor Concentrate in the Treatment of Nasolabial Fold Correction: Split Face Pilot Study.

Background: Growth factors have long been known as an effective treatment for facial wrinkles. We developed growth factor concentrate (GFC) from the platelets and evaluated their clinical outcome in nasolabial folds.

Aims And Objectives: We evaluated safety and efficacy of autologous GFC on patients with nasolabial folds.