Comparative efficacy of topical 10% versus 5% tranexamic acid in treatment of women with melasma: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Comparative efficacy of topical 10% versus 5% tranexamic acid in treatment of women with melasma: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Background Melasma is a highly prevalent chronic pigmentary disorder. The pathogenesis is unknown but melasma often occurs in photo-exposed areas, e.g., cheeks, upper lip, chin, and forehead. Tranexamic acid (TA), a plasmin inhibitor, aids in the inhibition of UV-induced plasmin activity and melano...

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Main Authors: Ferra Olivia Mawu, Marlyn Grace Kapantow, Herry E. J. Pandaleke, Alexandro Ivan Cahyadi, Lidya Togelang, Joan Alexandra Tampi, Paulus Mario Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University 2024-08-01
Series:Universa Medicina
Subjects:
Melasma
topical
tranexamic acid
MASI
pigmentation
women
Online Access:https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/1549

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