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Randomized Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Oral Tranexamic Acid Versus Topical Tranexamic Acid in Treatment of Melasma

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Publisher:: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (Heidary B, Meibodi GAH, Ardakani ME, et al.)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-10-29
URL:: https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70428

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Evidence: In a randomized trial of 50 female melasma patients, a topical 5% tranexamic acid cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced the Melasma Area and Severity Index by 50.88% (p=0.001).