Clinical Trials Conducted on Herbal Remedies for the Treatment of Melasma: A Scoping Review

Melasma, also known as chloasma, is a common skin disorder characterized by acquired hyperpigmentation. Many patients with this condition prefer using herbal remedies instead of chemical agents. This study aims to review clinical trials conducted on the effectiveness of herbal remedies in treating melasma.

• Publication year

  2024

• Venue

  Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

• Publication date

  2024-12-22

• Fields of study

  Medicine

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1111/jocd.16741PMID 39710951PMCID 11837239
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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