Scientists investigate why cystinosis affects skin color
NCT ID NCT00822250
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 30 people with cystinosis, a rare disease that causes crystals to build up in the body. Researchers wanted to understand why some patients have lighter skin patches and how this relates to the disease. They studied genetic and skin samples to find the molecular cause, without offering any treatment.
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department of dermatology, Nice University Hospital
Nice, 06000, France
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