New gel shows promise for dark skin patches

NCT ID NCT06940895

First seen Dec 23, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a gel containing sirolimus (0.2%) on 5 adults with acanthosis nigricans, a condition causing dark, thick skin patches. The goal was to see if the gel safely lightens the dark color and improves skin texture over 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes using a melanin index and a scoring chart for skin color and texture.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New York Harbor VA Brooklyn Campus

    Brooklyn, New York, 11209, United States

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