Melatonin as add-on treatment for adult eczema
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a melatonin supplement (a hormone that helps with sleep) alongside standard eczema treatment can improve symptoms in adults with atopic dermatitis. It may help reduce itching and skin inflammation, and improve sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (often called eczema).
- You have itchy skin and typical eczema patches, especially in body folds, and a history of eczema, asthma, or allergies in yourself or your family.
- You are not currently taking supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, iron, or folic acid, and you have not taken them in the last 3 months.
- You have not used sleep or antidepressant medications in the past 4 weeks.
- You do not have serious health issues such as a severe infection, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, a bleeding disorder, or a known allergy to melatonin.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have a neurological or psychiatric condition that causes sleep problems.
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