Ongoing studies at the Dermatology Clinical Research Center (Updated May, 04)

           Principal investigator: Tania J. Phillips, M.D.

1)      Study of Patients with Actinic Keratoses:  (precancerous patches of dry scaly spots that commonly appear on the skin that is routinely exposed to the sun.) The study involves the use of an Investigational Topical cream applied to the skin.

Patients must fulfill the following criteria to participate:

- At least 18 years of age

- At least 4 actinic keratoses on face or scalp

The study duration is over 5 weeks with 2 follow up visits one month apart which is required by all participants.

Study drug and treatment provided at no cost to the patients.

Patients will be compensated for their travel expenses, time and effort.

2)      Study for Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis:

Patients must fulfill the following criteria to participate:

-         At least 18 years of age

-         Suffer from Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

The study duration is up to 16 weeks with required weekly visits.

Study will involve Intramuscular injection of FDA approved drug for Psoriasis.

Study drug and treatment provide at no cost to the patients.

3)       Study for Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis: 

Patients must fulfill the following criteria to participate:

-         At least 12 years of age (with a consenting parent or guardian) and upwards.

-         Suffer from seborrheic dermatitis (a common inflammatory scaling disease affecting areas of the skin with sebaceous glands) in the area of face, ears and or chest.

The study duration is 4 weeks.

Study will involve the use of an Investigational Topical gel applied to the skin.

Subjects will be compensated for their travel expenses, time and effort.