Hydroquinone + Corticosteroid

Efficacy

Outcome				Grade		Effect		Evidence		Studies
Melasma				E		🠫 Slight		★★★★ Good		2 studies 361 participants

Side Effects

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Outcome			Effect		Frequency			Studies
Skin Hydration			⇩ Decrease		3% (5 out of 158 participants)			2 studies
Peeling			⇧ Increase		4% (6 out of 158 participants)			2 studies
Skin Redness			⇧ Increase		26% (41 out of 158 participants)			2 studies
Skin Discomfort			⇧ Increase		3% (5 out of 158 participants)			1 study
Itching			⇧ Increase		3% (5 out of 158 participants)			1 study
Skin Thickness			⇧ Increase		1% (1 out of 158 participants)			1 study
Hair Growth			⇧ Increase		—			1 study
Irritation			⇧ Increase		—			1 study
Inflammation			⇧ Increase		—			1 study

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