Study of a cream for facial dark spots
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This trial tests a skincare formula for treating three types of dark spots on the face: melasma, acne marks, and age spots. It aims to see if the product is effective and gentle after 3 months of daily use.
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Who can take part
- You have one of these on your face: mild to moderate melasma, acne-related dark spots, or age spots (solar lentigo).
- You can avoid sunbathing and tanning beds for the 3-month study.
- If you are a woman who can still get pregnant, you must be using reliable birth control and not plan to get pregnant.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or less than 3 months post-childbirth.
- You have not used spot-fading creams (like hydroquinone, retinoids, or glycolic acid) in the last month.
- You do not have other inflammatory facial skin conditions (like rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis).
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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