Tranexamic acid versus mandelic acid for melasma treatment
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for melasma, a common skin condition causing dark patches on the face. One treatment uses an injection into the affected skin (tranexamic acid), while the other uses a chemical peel (mandelic acid). The study aims to see which works better and is safer for people with darker skin tones.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have melasma (dark patches on your face) that has been present for at least 3 months
- You have darker skin (Fitzpatrick skin types III–V, which includes olive, brown, or dark brown skin)
- You have not used any skin-lightening treatments in the past 4 weeks
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial
- You do not have active skin infections, wounds, or other skin conditions on your face
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