Sun-Powered clothing could ease psoriasis and hair loss
NCT ID NCT05391178
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested special clothing made with Lumiton yarn that captures sunlight and turns it into red and near-infrared light, aiming to improve skin conditions like psoriasis, alopecia areata, and polymorphous light eruption. Eighteen adults with mild-to-severe forms of these conditions wore the garments and were monitored for changes in disease severity. The approach is designed to be a more convenient and affordable alternative to traditional phototherapy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lumiton yarn clothing (sleeves, hats, shirts) that harnesses sunlight to produce red and near-infrared light
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more accessible, low-cost way to manage skin conditions like psoriasis and alopecia areata without expensive clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 18 people and no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The technology depends on sunlight, which may not be available in all climates.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Dermatology
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States