Medical therapies for melasma

VK Mahajan, A Patil, L Blicharz, M Kassir… - Journal of cosmetic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Melasma is a common malady affecting all races with a higher incidence in Hispanics,
Middle Eastern, Asians, and African origin females (Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III–V) …

Cosmetic and pharmaceutic products with selected natural and synthetic substances for melasma treatment and methods of their analysis

A Wawrzyńczak - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Melasma is a fairly common condition that is the result of hyperpigmentation caused by
increased melanin secretion. In the course of melasma, certain areas of the skin become …

Treatment of melasma on darker skin types: a scoping review

N Mpofana, B Chibi, T Visser, M Paulse, AJ Finlayson… - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Melasma is a challenging chronic skin condition associated with hyperpigmentation and
unknown aetiology. This scoping review maps evidence of available treatments and their …

Research situation, hot spots, and global trends of melasma therapy: Bibliometric insights and visual analysis from 2000 to 2023

C Zheng, X Wen, L Zhang, L Li, Y Wen… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Melasma is a prevalent pigmented disease, yet its pathogenesis remains
unclear, posing challenges for effective treatment. Bibliometric analysis, a novel approach to …

Metabolic basis and clinical evidence for skin lightening effects of thiol compounds

YC Boo - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Melanin pigment is a major factor in determining the color of the skin, and its abnormal
increase or decrease can cause serious pigmentation disorders. The melanin pigment of the …

[HTML][HTML] Intradermal Injection of 100mg Tranexamic Acid Versus Topical 4% Hydroquinone for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

N Pazyar, MB Dezfuly… - The Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective Melasma is an acquired and chronic hyperpigmentation disorder associated with
a negative impact on patients' quality of life. This study compares the efficacy of 100mg/mL …

An Update on New and Existing Treatments for the Management of Melasma

C Gan, M Rodrigues - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2024 - Springer
Melasma is a chronic, acquired disorder of focal hypermelanosis that carries significant
psychosocial impact and is challenging for both the patient and the treating practitioner to …

Efficacy of cysteamine and methimazole in treating melasma: A comparative narrative review

S Niazi, M Gheisari, H Moravvej… - Journal of Cosmetic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Melasma is a chronic and acquired pigmentary condition that primarily affects women and
undermines patient satisfaction and confidence. Melasma mostly affects females, accounting …

Update on melasma management

HOY Li, E Pastukhova… - Advances in …, 2023 - advancesincosmeticsurgery.com
Melasma is a commonly acquired hyperpigmentary disorder that predominately affects
female patients of skin of color, such as Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III–V. Although the …

Efficacy and safety of cysteamine 5% cream for the management of melasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

FO Mawu, PM Christopher - Archives of Dermatological Research, 2025 - Springer
Currently, hydroquinone serves as topical treatment of choice for melasma. However, its
long-term use was associated with melanocyte toxicity. Cysteamine is an aminothiol that …