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Efficacy of Hydroquinone 2% cream versus Tranexamic Acid Injection

Comparison of the Efficacy of Hydroquinone 2% cream versus Tranexamic Acid Injection in Treatment of Melasema

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017040533244N1
Enrollment
37
Registered
2017-09-20
Start date
2016-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Melasma. Condition 2: melasma.

Interventions

Intervention 1: In this study, for one side of the patient, topical hydroquinone 2% is used at night. Intervention 2: On the other side, the tranexamic acid injection is used by the panel physician, w
it is used by the physician in an interdermal setting at 1 cm intervals in place of melasma. 100 ml insulin is used to inject Nidal. After the local injection, the ice cream compressor will also be us
then patients will follow a monthly follow up for 3 months.
Treatment - Drugs
In this study, for one side of the patient, topical hydroquinone 2% is used at night.
On the other side, the tranexamic acid injection is used by the panel physician, with each side being randomly selected in each patient . During this study, patients will be evaluated for the incidenc

Sponsors

Deputy of Research and Technology of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: All patients with melasma Exclusion criteria: Patients treated with steroids; Hydroquinone; Tretinoin; Azaleacic Acid and Kojic Acid; or pregnant; will be excluded. In addition, patients who have taken OCP over the past 12 months and who are taking light-sensitive drugs such as tetracycline; spironolactone; phenytoin and carbamazepine; or coagulation disorders and taking anticoagulant drugs will also be excluded.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Melasma and Melanin Density in Skin. Timepoint: Each 1 month. Method of measurement: Analysis with Dermacath.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Subjective Patient Satisfaction. Timepoint: After 3 month. Method of measurement: By VAS system.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Nasrin Saki

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

nasrinsa85@yahoo.com+98 7109171180129

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026