Cream showdown: which fades dark spots better?
NCT ID NCT07327983
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested two creams—20% azelaic acid and 4% hydroquinone—on 146 adults with melasma, a condition causing dark patches on the face. Participants applied the cream daily for 12 weeks, and doctors checked how much the patches faded each month. The goal was to see which cream works better and if azelaic acid is a safe alternative to hydroquinone.
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Gujranwala Medical College Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, +92, Pakistan
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