Metformin pills for melasma in Latin American women
Treatments studied
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if taking metformin pills can help treat melasma (dark patches on the skin) in Latin American women. It may be a new option for those whose melasma hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman of Latin American background
- You are 21 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with melasma that is on the surface or mixed layers of the skin
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not used hydroquinone or tretinoin creams in the last 2 months
- You have not had laser, peels, microdermabrasion, or microneedling in the last 2 months
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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