Clinical Trials

The Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California has an ongoing clinical trials program that focuses on a variety of skin and hair disorders. Currently we are enrolling for studies in the following areas:

Melasma (Dark Patches)

Are you embarrassed by dark patches on your face? Are you looking for help?

Dr. Pearl Grimes, director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California is nationally and internationally recognized for her work on pigmentary disorders. The institute is currently conducting a study for a new treatment for dark spots on the face caused by hormonal changes, sun exposure, or pregnancy.

If you are 18 or older and have dark patches on your face, you may qualify to participate in this study. All study-related medications and office visits will be provided free of charge and you will be compensated for time and travel upon completion of the study.

For more information or to schedule your free study evaluation, please call the Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California at (323) 467-4389.

Acne

Do you have acne? Are you looking for help?

Dr. Pearl Grimes, director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California is nationally and internationally recognized for her work on pigmentary disorders. The institute is currently conducting a study for a treatment for acne.

If you are 12 or older and have facial acne, you may qualify to participate in this study. All study-related medications and office visits will be provided free of charge and you will be compensated for time and travel upon completion of the study.

For more information, or to schedule your study evaluation, please call the VPI Cosmetic Center at (323) 467-4389.

			Clinical Trials The Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California has an ongoing clinical trials program that focuses on a variety of skin and hair disorders. Currently we are enrolling for studies in the following areas: Melasma (Dark Patches) Are you embarrassed by dark patches on your face? Are you looking for help? Dr. Pearl Grimes, director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California is nationally and internationally recognized for her work on pigmentary disorders. The institute is currently conducting a study for a new treatment for dark spots on the face caused by hormonal changes, sun exposure, or pregnancy. If you are 18 or older and have dark patches on your face, you may qualify to participate in this study. All study-related medications and office visits will be provided free of charge and you will be compensated for time and travel upon completion of the study. For more information or to schedule your free study evaluation, please call the Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California at (323) 467-4389. Acne Do you have acne? Are you looking for help? Dr. Pearl Grimes, director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California is nationally and internationally recognized for her work on pigmentary disorders. The institute is currently conducting a study for a treatment for acne. If you are 12 or older and have facial acne, you may qualify to participate in this study. All study-related medications and office visits will be provided free of charge and you will be compensated for time and travel upon completion of the study. For more information, or to schedule your study evaluation, please call the VPI Cosmetic Center at (323) 467-4389.