- Evaluates skin irritation/sensitization from turmeric/EGCG emulgel.
- Randomized double-blind study with 60 healthy participants.
- Uses Draize scoring for irritation assessment.
- Employs validated patch testing protocol.
- Study limited to Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV.
- Results pending; will inform larger trials for inflammatory diseases.
- Researchers from Chiang Mai University and no conflicts of interest reported.
Source: BMJ Open