A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial of Niacinamide 4% versus Hydroquinone 4% in the Treatment of Melasma
Background. Multiple modalities have been used in the treatment of melasma with variable success. Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties and is able to decrease the transfer of melanosomes. Objective. To evaluate the therapeutic effect of topical niacinamide versus hydroquinone (HQ) in melasma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Dermatology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/379173 |