A cream for dark spots from sun, melasma, or acne
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a new cream for facial dark spots caused by sun damage, melasma, or acne. It aims to see if the cream is safe and effective over three months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have dark spots on your face from melasma, acne, or sun damage (liver spots).
- You are a woman who is not pregnant, not nursing, and is at least 3 months past giving birth. If you can have children, you must use reliable birth control.
- You agree to stay out of the sun and not use tanning beds during the study.
- You have not used any skin-lightening creams (like hydroquinone, retinoids, or glycolic acid) in the past month.
- You have not taken certain medications that affect skin color (like tetracycline, some antibiotics, or melatonin) in the past month.
- You do not have other facial skin issues like rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or severe melasma.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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