Almond oil vs. tretinoin for face wrinkles in certain women
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares a topical almond oil cream to tretinoin to see which reduces facial wrinkles better. It is for post-menopausal women with light to medium skin tones who have fine lines and wrinkles.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause.
- Your skin type is light to medium (Fitzpatrick types 1, 2, or 3).
- You have fine lines and wrinkles on your face.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a nut allergy or allergy to vitamin E (tocopherol).
- You have not smoked in the past year and have less than a 10 pack-year smoking history.
- You are willing to stop using certain skin products (like retinol, vitamin C, or nut oils) for 2 weeks before and during the study.
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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