Common heartburn drug may ease rare sun allergy
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether cimetidine, a common heartburn medication, can help people with rare genetic conditions that cause severe, painful reactions to sunlight. 26 participants took the drug to see if it lowered harmful blood chemicals and improved their ability to be outdoors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amy K. Dickey, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC