A Study on How Dark Spots are Reduced When You Use Kumkumadi Oil

Exploring the Physiological Effects of Topical Kumkumadi Taila on Cutaneous Microcirculation and Melanogenesis in Hyperpigmentation: A Dermatoscopic Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/082810

Enrollment

200

Registered

2025-03-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L814- Other melanin hyperpigmentation

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Skin Type : Fitzpatrick skin types III-VI (to ensure relevance to individuals prone to hyperpigmentation). Hyperpigmentation Diagnosis: Clinically diagnosed with one of the following types of hyperpigmentation: Melasma, Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, Solar lentigines (sun spots)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or Lactation: Pregnant or breastfeeding women (due to potential hormonal influences on pigmentation). Active Skin Infections: Presence of active skin infections or inflammatory conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis) at the study site (to avoid confounding the assessment of hyperpigmentation).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in cutaneous microcirculation parameters (vessel density, morphology) within and around hyperpigmented lesions assessed via dermatoscopy at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. Alterations in melanin distribution patterns within hyperpigmented lesions as observed through dermatoscopy at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.Timepoint: Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective assessment of hyperpigmentation improvement using the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) questionnaire at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeksTimepoint: Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaidehi Raole

Parul Institute of Ayurved

vaidehi.raole@paruluniversity.ac.in9824284371

Outcome results