Melasma
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group:Foqiao Facial Mask" (for topical use): Cleanse the face, then prepare the mask by mixing one sachet of herbal granules (daily dose) with 5ml warm water to form a paste. Apply the pa
Control group:The glycolic acid peeling solution was applied to the treatment area, starting at 20% concentration and gradually increasing to 50% based on patient tolerance. Initial application durati
Sponsors
Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Meeting both Chinese and Western diagnostic criteria for melasma: classified as stable phase in Western medicine diagnosis and qi stagnation with blood stasis pattern in TCM diagnosis; (2) Female patients aged between 18 and 70 years; (3) No use of Chinese or Western medications specifically for melasma treatment nor any other melasma-targeted therapies within 3 months prior to treatment; (4) Voluntary participation in this study with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Pregnant or lactating women or those taking oral contraceptives long-term; (2) Patients who have received other relevant treatments within the past three months; (3) Patients with severe cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases mental disorders or organic diseases of the liver kidneys hematopoietic system or nervous system; (4) Patients with facial skin lesions; (5) Patients allergic to the test drug or unable to tolerate the treatment method; (7) Outdoor workers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MASI Score (Melasma Area and Severity Index Score); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VISIA Imaging System; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYonghua Su
Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Outcome results
None listed