Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
Galderma R&D
Same as above.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Subjects must have a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe melasma
Subjects willing to undergo biopsy four times throughout the study, two biopsies at baseline (one in a melasma involved area and one in a non-involved area). The third and fourth biopsies will be performed at 3 months and 6 months, respectively; in order to avoid variability in histopathological findings,
Subjects must have substantial melasma involvement of the cheeks and be willing to have the same general site biopsied at the baseline, month 3 and month 6 visits.
You may not be if
Subjects with diagnosis of dermal melasma
Subjects who foresee intensive UV exposure during the study (mountain sports, UV radiation, sunbathing, etc.)
Subjects who have used retinoids, steroids, and/or skin lightening products 4 weeks prior to study entry
Subjects who show signs of Poikiloderma of Civatte (mandibular hyperpigmentation)
Subjects with a history of hypertrophic scarring or a history of keloids
Subjects who are unable to avoid the use of a class 1 steroid during their participation in the study
