Lichen amyloidosis
MONDO:0018856Lichen amyloidosis is a rare chronic form of cutaneous amyloidosis, a skin disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid deposits in the dermis, clinically characterized by the development of pruritic, often pigmented, hyperkeratotic papules on trunk and extremities, especially on the shins, and histologically by the deposition of amyloid or amyloid-like proteins in the papillary dermis.
Also known as: amyloid lichen, lichen amyloidosus
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blue dye and red light: a new hope for itchy skin?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether applying methylene blue (a dye) to skin lesions and then shining red light on them could improve skin roughness in people with lichen amyloidosis, a condition causing itchy, bumpy patches. Fifteen Asian adults with the condition received the treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a UV laser smooth out this rare skin condition?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a 308-nm excimer laser on 15 Asian adults with lichen amyloidosis, a condition that causes itchy, rough patches on the skin. The goal was to see if the laser could improve skin roughness. The study is small and early, so results are not conclusive.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI could cut skin specialist wait times, study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help primary care doctors decide whether a patient with a skin condition really needs to see a dermatologist. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with skin problems and had their doctors take photos of the affected ar…
Sponsor: AI Labs Group S.L • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Study reveals HPV vaccine gaps in teens with chronic illness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many girls and young women aged 11 to 20 with chronic diseases (like diabetes or immune conditions) got the HPV vaccine, compared to those without chronic illness. Researchers reviewed records of 223 participants from a hospital in France. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC