Can licorice acid calm irritated skin?
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a cream made from glycyrrhetinic acid (a natural compound found in licorice root) can soothe skin that has been intentionally irritated. If you are a healthy adult with normal skin, you can help see if this natural treatment works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have healthy skin without any rashes or irritation on the test areas.
- You have not used steroid creams, antihistamines (like allergy meds), or immune-modulating medications (for psoriasis/eczema) in the last 3 months.
- You have not applied any lotions or moisturizers to the test spots in the last 7 days.
- You are not pregnant, could be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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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