Scientists dig into mysterious skin lightening in rare disease
NCT ID NCT00822250
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
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. They studied the genes and skin of participants to find the link between cystinosis and skin color changes. The goal was to learn more about the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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department of dermatology, Nice University Hospital
Nice, 06000, France
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