Mechanism of Action of Topical Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Melasma and Sun-Induced Skin Hyperpigmentation

Tranexamic acid (TXA) has anti-plasmin activity and has been shown when administered orally to be effective against melasma, for which it is considered first-line pharmacotherapy. Several studies have shown that topically applied TXA is also effective against melasma and skin hyperpigmentation cause...

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Main Author: Kazuhisa Maeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/9/5/108