New serum shows promise for treating stubborn dark spots

NCT ID NCT05998200

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether a serum with low amounts of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and polyglutamate acid is safe for people with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots after skin injury). 34 healthy Malaysian adults used the serum for 8 weeks. Researchers checked for side effects and measured skin moisture and spot changes at 4 and 8 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ungku Shahrin Medical Aesthetic Research & Innovation (USMARI) Centre

    Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47810, Malaysia

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