A closer look at stubborn fungal skin infections
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study is looking at hard-to-treat fungal skin infections to see what they look like under a microscope and under special skin imaging (dermoscopy). It may help find better ways to treat these stubborn infections.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a fungal skin infection (like ringworm on your body or groin) that has not cleared up with standard antifungal treatment, has come back within 6 weeks of finishing treatment, or has lasted more than 6 to 12 months.
- You may not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have used antifungal pills in the last month or antifungal creams in the last 2 weeks (this is to get a clean start).
- You must not have chronic conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, or kidney disease, and you must not be taking immune-suppressing medicines like steroids.
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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