Could a rapamycin cream help restore skin color in vitiligo?

NCT ID NCT05342519

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily cream containing rapamycin can help bring back skin color in people with vitiligo. Twenty participants apply the cream to one patch of skin and a placebo to another for six months. Doctors check for repigmentation and side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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