Melasma. Other melanin hyperpigmentation Lentigo
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Use of Iranian Traditional Medicine topical product (Made of chickpeas and melon seeds) as 0.5 FTU at a fixed and desired side of the face before night sleep during 12 weeks. Intervent
Treatment - Drugs
Use of Iranian Traditional Medicine topical product (Made of chickpeas and melon seeds) as 0.5 FTU at a fixed and desired side of the face before night sleep during 12 weeks.
Use of topical Hydroquinone 4% as 0.5 FTU at a fixed and desired side of the face before night sleep during 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Female volunteerswith a diagnosis of melasma older than18 years. Exclusion criteria: Gestation or lactation period; infectious skin disease;ovarian or thyroid malfunctions; use of contraceptives or antiepileptics; recently use of corticosteroids; patients have used bleaching agents in the last four months; laser & IPL therapy in six months ago; adverse effects of drugs; mental disorders or disability
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MASI (Melasma Area and Severity Index) score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, every four weeks during the intervention& after 4 weeks of the intervention. Method of measurement: MASI scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Side effects. Timepoint: During the study. Method of measurement: Question. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Marjan Mahjour Moghadam
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed