Active clinical trials for "Skin Diseases"

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and tolerability of the study drug known as LY3041658 in participants with certain types of skin diseases. The study will measure how the body absorbs, breaks down and gets rid of LY3041658. It will last about 127 days for each participant, not including screening. This study is for research purposes only, and is not intended to treat any medical condition.

The purpose of this study is to I. determine several skin parameters, for example natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and cholesterol, with Raman spectroscopy in vivo and II. compare the results with the corresponding cholesterol levels measured in venous blood.

In this randomized controlled study, 90 preterm and term neonates in the NICU of a state hospital were equally divided into 3 groups. The skin integrity of the newborns in all three groups was assessed in terms of the Neonatal Skin Condition Score (NSCS), which was performed a total of 9 times at 48-hour intervals. The skin of the newborns in the first group was moisturized with SSO and with LV in the second group, once a day, a total of 17 times. Moisturizer was not applied to the skin of the third group of newborns (the control group).

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the potential effects of visible light on the skin. More specifically, this study will examine whether an incandescent lamp (light bulb) or LED light bulb can cause skin to become darker. Investigators will determine the minimum threshold dose required to achieve immediate pigmentation darkening (IPD), persistent pigmentation darkening (PPD), and delayed tanning (DT) for Fitzpatrick skin types IV - VI utilizing two visible light sources.

This study expands upon pilot data for feasibility since May 2011. The study aims to evaluate the effect of rapid test availability on use of targeted spectrum antibiotics for non-MRSA abscesses in ambulatory patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The multi-institutional study will assess the feasibility of providing the GeneXpert® MRSA/SA SSTI assay to the ED and evaluate the impact of delivering the test result to clinicians in real-time on patient management decisions regarding the use of antimicrobial agents. Patients are randomized to standard culture (control arm) or to the GeneXpert® assay plus standard culture.

Evaluate the effect of two hand antiseptic products on hand skin conditions of healthy volunteers.

Ultraviolet light A (UVA) causes oxidization of guanine to mutagenic 8-Oxoguanine (8-OxoG) and the most frequent and best characterized mutation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), a deletion of 4,977 base pairs, called the "common deletion", a marker of photoaging.

Triamcinolone acetonide is a mid-potency, class 4/5 topical corticosteroid that is available in a spray formulation (Triamcinolone Acetonide Spray, T Spray). It is indicated for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Unlike more potent steroid products, T Spray has no time limitations on its use; therefore, it is commonly used to treat flares in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. In contrast to creams and ointments, T Spray can easily cover large and hard-to-reach areas of the body. Its optional nozzle directs application of the medication to precise areas without affecting nearby areas. Patients requiring a mid-potency corticosteroid for lesions on the scalp, back, intertriginous folds, large areas, or areas that require precise application would benefit from the T Spray formulation. In the time since the introduction of T Spray to dermatology, other topical corticosteroids have entered the market, but T Spray remains the only mid-potency corticosteroid available in a spray formulation. In a recently published open-label, non-comparator study involving 42 patients with chronic steroid-responsive dermatoses, T Spray was used up to four times a day for 28 days. Improvement of lesions after one week of treatment was experienced by 85% of patients, and 95% of subjects preferred the spray over creams and ointment. Most importantly, 56% of patients reported an anti-pruritic cooling effect which was experienced upon application.

We conducted a randomized-controlled trial of Guided Written Disclosure Protocol for dermatological patients with the aim of reducing psychological distress, expressive suppression, and skin-related symptoms, and improving spiritual well-being, cognitive reappraisal, and sense of coherence.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an automated electronic reminder system using text messages sent to patient's cell phones will help patients with acne be more compliant with their topical medications and lead to an improvement of their acne. Hypothesis: Automatically delivered electronic reminders in the form of text messages will increase acne patient adherence to topical medications and consequently result in better treatment outcome and higher patient satisfaction