Primary cutaneous amyloidosis
MONDO:0015301Cutaneous amyloidosis refers to a variety of skin diseases characterized histologically by the extracellular accumulation of amyloid deposits in the dermis. Rare forms include lichen amyloidosus, X-linked reticulate pigmentary disorder, primary localized cutaneous nodular amyloidosis, and macular amyloidosis.
Also known as: primary localised cutaneous amyloidosis, primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis, PLCA, familial primary localised cutaneous amyloidosis, familial primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis, amyloidosis IX, amyloidosis familial cutaneous lichen, amyloidosis, primary localised cutaneous
24 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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Scientists track severe allergies to uncover hidden patterns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 945 people, mostly children and young adults with severe eczema or related allergic conditions, along with their relatives. Researchers observed how these diseases progress over up to a year, using tests like allergy skin pricks, blood draws, and lun…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 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