Disorder of pilosebaceous unit
MONDO:0002917A disease that involves the pilosebaceous unit.
Also known as: disease of pilosebaceous unit, disease or disorder of pilosebaceous unit, disorder of pilosebaceous unit, hair and hair follicle diseases, hair disorder, hair/hair follicle diseases, pilosebaceous unit disease, pilosebaceous unit disease or disorder
282 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Head-to-Head: which acne cream works better for clear skin?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two topical medications—clascoterone cream and adapalene gel—for treating mild acne vulgaris. Researchers will enroll 60 people aged 12 to 35 with mild acne and randomly assign them to use one of the treatments for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which treatment …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cream regrow hair lost to frontal fibrosing alopecia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a cream called delgocitinib in 30 adults with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss at the front of the scalp. Everyone in the study will use the cream for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hairline and hair counts to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Maryanne Makredes Senna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lower dose of acne drug work just as well with fewer side effects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low daily dose of the acne drug isotretinoin can clear moderate to severe acne as effectively as the standard dose, but with fewer side effects. About 164 people aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to one of two dose groups. Researchers will track acne…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gummy bears for baldness? new study tests sweet solution
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a daily gummy supplement called Xtressé can safely improve hair growth in 40 men with male pattern baldness. Participants take two gummies each day for six months, and researchers measure changes in hair density and thickness using special camer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New pill could regrow hair in balding men
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily oral minoxidil pill (N1087) can help regrow hair in men with male pattern baldness. About 372 men aged 18 to 60 with moderate hair loss will take either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with the dose slowly increased. The main goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hair loss drug enters final testing phase
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new topical drug called APSMNF for male pattern baldness. About 336 men aged 18 to 60 will apply it twice daily for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hair density using a special camera and track any side effects.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apsen Farmaceutica S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New DA-001 hair loss treatment heads to Large-Scale trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a treatment called DA-001 can safely reduce hair shedding and promote regrowth in people with certain types of hair loss, including telogen effluvium and female or male pattern baldness. About 1,120 adults will apply the treatment as directed and be monit…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Applied Biology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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One shot to stop balding? new trial tests fat injections against daily cream
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single injection of nanofat (processed fat from your own body) can treat pattern hair loss better than standard options. Sixty adults with androgenetic alopecia will receive either one nanofat injection, three monthly PRP injections, or daily topical mi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New acne gel studied for younger kids: could it clear up moderate to severe breakouts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a gel called CABTREO, which combines three acne-fighting ingredients (clindamycin, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide), in children aged 9 to 11 with moderate to severe acne. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well over 12 weeks. About 100 kids will app…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Stem cell gel takes on acne in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests three different gels for mild-to-moderate acne: a standard clindamycin-retinoid combo, a clindamycin-retinoid-dexamethasone combo, and a gel made from stem-cell secretions (secretome). About 189 people will use one of the three gels for 8 weeks. Researchers will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yohanes Firmansyah, dr, MH, MM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Fish oil and eyelid wipes: a new hope for Kids' stubborn styes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether omega-3 supplements or a special anti-demodex eyelid cleanser can help treat and prevent chalazia (styes) in children aged 4 to 17. All 168 participants will use warm compresses, and they will be split into three groups: one adds omega-3 fish oil and stan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for painful skin condition: drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a daily pill called upadacitinib for people with severe forms of lichen planus, a skin disease causing painful mouth sores or hair loss. About 56 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it reduces symptoms. The goal is to control t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hair loss drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests two forms of a hair loss drug (AD-303A topical and AD-3031 oral) in 30 men aged 19-55 with male pattern baldness. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body, how well it works, and if it is safe. The study will help decide the right dose f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Moogene Medi Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could amniotic fluid injections regrow hair? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an injection called XVIE, made from processed human amniotic fluid, is safe and might help regrow hair in adults with common pattern baldness. Thirty participants will receive either XVIE or a placebo injected into the scalp, with two treatments 90 days a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Hair loss showdown: can a chemo drug gel beat minoxidil for alopecia areata?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gel containing methotrexate, an immune-suppressing drug, can regrow hair in people with localized alopecia areata better than minoxidil spray. About 268 adults with less than 25% scalp hair loss will apply one of the two treatments twice daily for 24 we…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New acne cream could be Game-Changer for teens and adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a cream called clascoterone (1%) against a placebo in 692 people aged 12 and older with moderate to severe acne. Participants apply the cream to their face twice daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears acne better than a placebo, with fewer sid…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Sunshine Mandi Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New antibody shot could tackle stubborn acne
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called HB0043, a bispecific antibody that targets two inflammatory proteins (IL-17A and IL-36R) linked to acne. About 21 adults with moderate to severe facial acne will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Huaota Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New hope for hair loss: vitamin d cream vs steroid shots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a vitamin D-based cream (calcipotriol) works as well as steroid injections for regrowing hair in people with patchy alopecia areata. Sixty adults with less than half their scalp affected will use one of the two treatments for 12 weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New light treatment could zap stubborn eyelid lumps
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if intense pulsed light (IPL) is a safe and effective way to treat chalazion, a common eyelid lump. About 40 adults with an inflamed chalazion will receive IPL or a control treatment. The main goal is to see if the lump shrinks by at least 80% four weeks after th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lumenis Be Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Hair loss drug showdown: tofacitinib vs methotrexate in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two oral medications—tofacitinib and methotrexate—for treating severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. 78 adults aged 18-60 with severe scalp or total body hair loss will take one of the drugs for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see wh…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Acne showdown: which gel wins for clearer skin?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two prescription gels—metronidazole and clindamycin—to see which works better for moderate acne. Sixty adults aged 18 to 35 will apply the gel twice daily for 12 weeks. Doctors will check acne severity at the start and at weeks 4, 8, and 12 to measure improvement…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hair loss drug for women enters final testing phase
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an oral solution called N1087 can help women with female pattern hair loss regrow hair. About 372 women aged 18 to 60 will receive either N1087 or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in hair density and thickness using scalp p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a pill replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an oral (pill) form of arsenic trioxide works as well as the standard IV form for consolidation therapy in people with a low-risk type of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). About 120 adults and teens who have already completed initial treatm…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Hair transplant showdown: PRP vs nanofat – which boosts growth better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or nanofat injections to standard hair transplants helps more hair grafts survive and grow thicker. Thirty men with stable male pattern baldness will receive both treatments on different scalp areas, and doctors will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New brain aneurysm device gets first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study will test a new device called the LuSeed Aneurysm Embolization System in 10 people with unruptured brain aneurysms. The device is designed to block blood flow to the aneurysm, reducing the risk of rupture. The main goals are to see if the device is safe and can b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LuSeed Vascular LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Hair loss showdown: spray or pill? new study to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two forms of minoxidil—a topical spray and an oral pill—for treating androgenetic alopecia (common hair loss) in 200 men and women aged 18 to 50. Over 6 months, researchers will measure hair regrowth, shedding, and side effects. Participants will use either th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for rare scalp disease: biologics aim to stop painful flares and hair loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests biologic drugs for folliculitis decalvans, a rare scalp disease that causes painful pustules and permanent hair loss. Current antibiotics only work about half the time and the condition often returns. The trial will enroll 120 adults who have already tried at lea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Can stem cell exosomes boost laser hair regrowth? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a stem-cell-derived exosome solution to fractional laser therapy helps regrow hair better than laser alone. Thirty men with male pattern baldness will receive three laser sessions and be followed for six months. Researchers will measure changes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Hair loss drug showdown: which works better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two medicines, hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate, to see which works better for frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of scarring hair loss that mainly affects women. About 50 adults who choose to start one of these treatments will be followed for up to 48 week…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can your own blood help regrow hair? new trial tests PRP for scarring hair loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can help treat central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring hair loss that mostly affects women of African descent. PRP is made from a patient's own blood and is thought to reduce inflammation and promo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI could spot hair loss patterns with precision
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to train and test artificial intelligence (AI) models to diagnose male and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and assess its severity. Researchers will use images from a handheld dermoscope along with age and sex data from 400 participants. The goal …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New drug aims to stop chemo hair loss in its tracks
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment called DA-020 to prevent hair loss in people with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. About 60 participants will use DA-020 during their chemo sessions. The goal is to see if it can reduce hair loss and help hair grow back faster aft…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Applied Biology, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a new skincare trio beat acne? virtual trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis virtual clinical trial will test whether GenLabs' Social Skin products—a cleanser, serum, and cream—can improve acne symptoms and help skin heal better than a placebo. About 150 healthy adults aged 18 to 65 with acne will use the products for 30 days. The main goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GenCanna Acquisition Corp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own blood fight hair loss? new study hopes so
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, made from a participant's own blood, can help women with androgenic alopecia (female pattern hair loss). Sixteen women will receive PRP injections, and researchers will measure changes in hair loss severity …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could red light help breast cancer survivors regrow hair after chemo?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding low-level red-light therapy to the standard hair-loss treatment minoxidil helps breast cancer patients regrow hair lost during chemotherapy. About 50 adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who lost at least half their scalp hair after chemo will be e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Gut bacteria cocktail could clear acne without pills or creams
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a probiotic capsule containing five bacterial strains to treat moderate to severe acne in 34 adults aged 18 to 45. The idea is that improving gut health and reducing inflammation may calm acne breakouts. Researchers will also track blood sugar spikes …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can tiny needles regrow hair? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether microneedling can improve hair growth in people with mild to moderate pattern baldness. About 25 adults will receive microneedling on one side of their scalp every two weeks for six sessions, while the other side gets no treatment. Researchers will measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New light gel could zap stubborn acne without antibiotics
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study will test a new type of light therapy for moderate-to-severe acne. A special gel is applied to the face, then activated with red light to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. Ten people aged 16 and older will receive treatments twice a week. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Brescia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Eye drop aims to zap mites and boost lens comfort
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Xdemvy eye drops can reduce eyelash mite irritation and improve comfort for people who wear special scleral lenses. Five adult lens users with moderate to severe Demodex blepharitis will use the drops and report changes in symptoms like dryness, itching, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Boston Sight • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New laser zaps annoying facial bumps in hair loss condition
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a special laser (1726nm) can safely shrink small bumps that appear on the face in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). Ten adults with FFA and facial papules will receive the laser treatment. Doctors will measure changes in bump size and number using …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Gut health may fight acne: new trial tests probiotics as antibiotic alternative
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking oral probiotics for 12 weeks can reduce acne lesions and lower inflammation in people with moderate acne. Researchers will compare probiotics to a placebo in 64 Pakistani participants aged 15-35. The goal is to find a safe, antibiotic-free way to m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New acne gel could offer gentler alternative to standard treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new topical gel containing 5% spironolactone against a standard 0.1% adapalene gel for treating acne. Forty people with mild to moderate acne will apply each gel to opposite sides of their face, allowing direct comparison. The goal is to see if the spironolacto…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cool cap may save hair during powerful cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a special cooling cap can reduce hair loss in people with advanced solid tumors who are receiving a type of chemotherapy called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). About 102 women will be split into two groups: one gets the cooling cap during treatment, the other…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Baldness drug could be new acne fighter
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a gel containing dutasteride, a drug usually used for hair loss, can treat facial acne. Fifty adults with acne will apply the dutasteride gel to one side of their face and either a placebo or a standard triple-combination acne gel to the other side. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New acne cream shows promise in clinical trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new cream called KR230109 for mild to moderate acne. About 180 people aged 18 to 40 will use the cream or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the cream safely reduces pimples and skin bumps better than no treatment.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangxi Kvvit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Dermatology study aims to cut unnecessary clinic visits with simple surveys
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether letting patients report their symptoms online can help doctors schedule follow-up visits only when needed. About 250 adults with chronic skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis will either get standard fixed appointments or flexible scheduling based on m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sticker on your skin reveal hidden clues about acne and eczema?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, non-invasive way to collect and analyze skin oil (sebum) using a simple adhesive patch called Sebutape. Researchers will recruit 200 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with acne, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New scalp treatment for hair loss under study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a drug called DA-020 in 60 healthy women aged 18-55. The goal is to measure how much of the drug enters the blood after one application to the scalp and to check for side effects like blood pressure changes. This research helps understand the drug's s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Applied Biology, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists dig into Acne's secrets in Singapore's heat
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 200 people aged 18 to 25 with mild, moderate, or severe acne, plus healthy volunteers, to understand how acne develops in Singapore's tropical climate. Researchers will analyze skin bacteria, immune responses, and use AI to grade acne from photos. The goal…
Sponsor: National Skin Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Italian skin disease registry aims to map treatment journeys for 20,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect existing medical records from about 20,000 people aged 12 and older in Italy who have one of five inflammatory skin conditions: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, or hidradenitis suppurativa. Researchers want to describe who gets thes…
Sponsor: Fondazione ISIDE • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Acne clue found in blood fats?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure three types of fats (ceramides and S1P) in the blood of 40 people with acne and 40 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if these fats are different in acne patients and if they relate to acne severity. No treatment is given—just a blood draw. The results…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC