Melasma. Chloasma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In addition to the standard treatment, which is a topical cream containing 2% hydroquinone, melatonin cream is given at night along with a 10 mg melatonin tablet ma
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Obtaining the intensity and melasma area index score (massi score) 10 Not using other topical treatments at least two weeks before participating in the research project No use of systemic steroids for the treatment of melasma for at least one month before participating in the research project Not using other treatment methods such as laser to treat melasma for at least 3 months before participating in the research project Consent and informed consent of the person to enter this research project
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients non-compliance to the study protocol Utilization of other anti melasma treatments Patients' personal will to the exclusion from the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Melasma score in Masi index. Timepoint: Measuring melasma recovery before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: Masi measurement index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShakiba Kianpour
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed