Almond oil vs. hydroquinone: a natural approach to dark spots?

NCT ID NCT04875715

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether applying almond oil to the face can reduce dark spots (pigmentation) as effectively as a common prescription cream called hydroquinone. Researchers will also check how each treatment affects the skin's natural bacteria (microbiome). The study involves 50 premenopausal women with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick types 3-6) who are not smokers and do not have nut allergies.

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UC Davis Department of Dermatology, Clinical Trials Unit
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SKIN PIGMENTATION