New needle treatment may fade melasma in darker skin
NCT ID NCT06616311
First seen Feb 16, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether radiofrequency microneedling can safely treat melasma in people with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick types IV-VI). Ten adults with melasma received the treatment, and doctors measured changes in severity using a standard scoring system. The goal was to see if this approach offers an effective option for managing melasma without long-term medication.
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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