Cheap drugs may tame sun allergy rash

NCT ID NCT06476366

First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two medicines, methotrexate and azathioprine, to see which works better for chronic actinic dermatitis, a painful rash caused by sunlight. Fifty adults took one of the drugs for 24 weeks. Doctors tracked rash severity and side effects. The goal was to find a safe, affordable option to control the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pak Emirates Military Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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