Ultrasound and Steroid Cream for Vitiligo
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying a strong steroid cream (betamethasone) with the help of ultrasound waves (phonophoresis) can repigment vitiligo patches. It aims to see if this combination works better than the cream alone.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with vitiligo (white patches on the skin).
- You are medically and emotionally stable.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a weakened immune system.
- You are not using other vitiligo treatments like immune-suppressing drugs or light therapy.
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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