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Skin treatment study aims to fade stubborn melasma patches
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether radiofrequency microneedling can effectively treat melasma, a common skin condition causing dark patches, in people with darker skin tones. Ten participants received three treatments over three months. Researchers measured changes in skin appearance and …
Matched conditions: MELASMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New skin gel tested against standard melasma treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two creams for treating melasma, a common skin condition causing dark patches. Thirty-four adults with melasma applied either a standard triple-combination cream or a new gel containing metformin to their face nightly for 12 weeks. Researchers measured which t…
Matched conditions: MELASMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Stem cell secretions & laser team up to fade stubborn skin discoloration
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new combination treatment for melasma, a common skin condition causing brown or gray patches. Researchers gave 30 adult participants a treatment that applied tiny particles (exosomes) from umbilical cord stem cells to the skin, combined with a gentle laser. Th…
Matched conditions: MELASMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Skin shots vs. pills: the battle for clearer skin
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways to give a medication called tranexamic acid for treating melasma, which causes dark skin patches. 218 adults with melasma received either weekly skin injections or took oral pills twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured which method was better at …
Matched conditions: MELASMA
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Face cream showdown: which works better for dark spots?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two common skin creams used to treat melasma, a condition causing dark patches on the face. 146 adults with this condition used either a 20% azelaic acid cream or a 4% hydroquinone cream for 12 weeks. Researchers measured how well each cream reduced the dark p…
Matched conditions: MELASMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gujranwala medical college District Headquarters Hospital, Gujranwala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 05:11 UTC