Looking at skin color differences in healthy people and patients
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at natural differences in skin color. Researchers measure skin pigmentation in healthy volunteers and people with skin conditions to better understand variation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can understand English or Dutch.
- For healthy volunteers: No large tattoos covering more than half your body.
- No heavy sun exposure in the last 3 weeks (like sunbeds or a tropical vacation).
- No use of self-tanner products in the last 3 weeks.
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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