A comparative study of the efficacy of 4% hydroquinone vs 0.75% Kojic acid cream in the treatment of facial melasma

Background: Melasma is a common acquired cause of facial hyperpigmentation seen predominantly among females with significant psychological and social impact. It is often recalcitrant to treatment. Several topical hypopigmenting agents have been used to combat melasma. Hydroquinone and Kojic Acid are...

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Main Authors: Rochelle C Monteiro, B Nanda Kishore, Ramesh M Bhat, D Sukumar, Jacintha Martis, H Kamath Ganesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2013;volume=58;issue=2;spage=157;epage=157;aulast=Monteiro