Skin Remodeling to Prevent Sun Damage Spots in Veterans
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment to help your skin heal and prevent precancerous spots (called actinic keratosis or AKs) caused by years of sun exposure. The goal is to reduce your risk of skin cancer by helping your skin repair itself.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older
- You have fair skin (Fitzpatrick types I or II)
- You have 5 or more precancerous sun spots on each forearm
- You have not had recent skin treatments (like Efudex cream or photodynamic therapy) on your forearms in the past year
- You do not have diabetes, bleeding disorders, or a history of poor wound healing
- You plan to stay in the region for at least the next 4 years
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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