Cream showdown: which works better for dark spots?
NCT ID NCT07327983
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 tracked changes in patch size and color. The goal was to see which cream works better and if azelaic acid is a safe alternative to hydroquinone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gujranwala Medical College Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, +92, Pakistan
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