Lentigo
MONDO:0021582A flat, benign, pigmented spot on the skin caused by excessive deposition of melanin from an increased number of melanocytes in the cell layer directly above the basement membrane of the epidermis. Formation is usually related to sun exposure during youth, and the lesions do not typically progress to malignancy.
Also known as: lentigines, lentiginosis, lentigo
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI reads your skin: new tool aims to help doctors spot rashes and moles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a software tool called Belle.ai that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose common skin diseases. About 400 patients at dermatology clinics will have three photos taken of their skin condition. The AI will analyze the photos and suggest possib…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can sunscreen do more than protect? study tests if it fades dark spots
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two types of facial sunscreen (untinted and tinted) can improve dark spots caused by melasma, sun spots, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Adult participants with mild to moderate dark spots apply the sunscreen at least twice daily for 56 days. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kenvue Brands LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists seek skin samples to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' skin woes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC