Health Condition 1: L811- Chloasma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Topical cream comparison: A total of 60 patients clinically diagnosed with melasma will be recruited from the Dermatology Outpatient Department of Krishna Hospital, Karad. Eligible pati
Sponsors
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To enrol the patient in the study, the patient must- Have given written consent before any treatment is commenced. Adults aged 18 50 years. Fitzpatrick skin types III V (explained below). No use of depigmenting agents, chemical peels, or laser therapy in the past 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria- The following patients will be excluded from the study- Pregnant/lactating women. Allergy to cysteamine or hydroquinone. Active dermatological conditions affecting study results. Patients with unrealistic expectations about the outcome of treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome Change in MASI score from baseline to 12 weeks. Dermoscopic development through the course of the visits Timepoint: Outcomes measured at 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcomes Physician s Global Assessment (PGA) score. Patient satisfaction score (PSS) using a 5-point Likert Scale. Occurrence of adverse effects. Timepoint: At 12 weeks For adverse effects, anytime in the study | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVarsha Jamale
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University),Karad
Outcome results
None listed