Status:

COMPLETED

DNA Methylation in Malar Melasma and Its Change by Sunscreen, Retinoic Acid and Niacinamide.

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí

Conditions:

Melasma

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-50 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

BACKGROUND: Malar melasma has a chronic and recurrent character that may be related with epigenetic changes.

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVE: Recognize the DNA methylation status of the malar melasma and perilesional skin, and its change after treatment with 50 SPF sunscreen (S), 4% niacinamide (N), or 0.025% retinoic acid (RA). ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of malar melasma by a specialist. No previous treatment at the beginning of the study.

Exclusion

  • Use of medications associated with the development of melasma. Pregnant or lactating patients. Presence of concomitant diseases associated with the development of melasma. or other facial hyperpigmentations (thyroid, liver).
  • Have received treatment in the last 2 months. Regular use of sunscreen.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03392623

Start Date

January 1 2015

End Date

December 1 2016

Last Update

January 9 2018

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