Conditions We Study

Read below to find out more about the conditions we study in our office based in Portland, Oregon. If you suffer from one of these conditions, you may be a candidate for one of our active studies. Our list of active studies changes all the time. If you have a condition for which we are not currently enrolling participants, sign up today to add your name to our database and we will contact you when we have a study for which you may qualify.

Eczema is a general name that can cover a variety of usually very itchy disease processes. The more common are contact dermatitis (for example, poison oak) and atopic dermatitis. The pipeline of new treatments being developed for eczema is growing significantly and provides a people with this condition new options and hope. Learn more about eczema

Psoriasis is a common skin disease characterized by red plaques, covered by thick white scales, that can be anywhere on the body, including common areas like the elbows, knees, and scalp. We’ve been involved with every significant new medication approved for psoriasis since 1998. Learn more about psoriasis

Hair Loss or Alopecia can come in a variety of forms, including male pattern baldness or thinning associated with aging, as well as patchy hair loss associated with the immune system. Learn more about alopecia and other disorders of the hair

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches. Vitiligo can affect the skin on any part of the body and may also affect hair color. Learn more about vitiligo

Actinic Keratoses (AKs) are dry, scaly, rough-textured spots that form on the skin after years of exposure to sunlight. Learn more about actinic keratosis

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. Learn more about seborrheic dermatitis

Seborrheic Keratoses (SKs) are sometimes called age spots. They are raised warty growths that develop on the skin with age and can be skin-colored, tan, gray, brown, or black. Learn more about seborrheic keratosis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition featuring lumps in places such as the armpits or groin. Learn more about hidradenitis suppurativa

Lichen Planus is a chronic condition that can cause swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. On the skin, lichen planus usually appears as purplish, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks. Learn more about lichen planus

Onychomycosis or Fungal Infection of the Nails is a type of fungus that can infect nails causing increased thickness as well as crumbling and discoloration of the nail plate. Learn more about toenail fungus

Hyperhydrosis or Excessive Sweating is a common condition that most often affects the armpits, palms, soles, or a combination of these areas. Learn more about excessive sweating

Rosacea is a fairly common skin disease that includes flushing, redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like breakouts. In its most severe form, rosacea can cause enlargement of the nose. Learn more about rosacea

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (Chronic Hives) is the medical term for chronic hives that have no known cause. Learn more about chronic hives

Frown Lines, or glabellar lines, are vertical lines that appear between eyebrows. Learn more about frown lines.