Comparative study of therapeutic effects of 20% azelaic acid and hydroquinone 4% cream in the treatment of melasma

Efficacy

Intervention(s)		Outcome		Effect	Description
Azelaic Acid		Hyperpigmentation		Decrease	Login to read descriptions for free
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Hydroquinone		Hyperpigmentation		Decrease	Login to read descriptions for free
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Azelaic Acid		Melasma		Decrease	Login to read descriptions for free
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Hydroquinone		Melasma		Decrease	Login to read descriptions for free
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Side Effects

Intervention(s)		Outcome	Effect	Description
Azelaic Acid		Irritation	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Hydroquinone		Irritation	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Hydroquinone		Itching	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Azelaic Acid		Itching	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Hydroquinone		Skin Redness	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Azelaic Acid		Skin Redness	Increase	Login to read descriptions for free
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Study Design

Subject Type

Human

Trial Design

Open-Label, Randomised, Controlled

Trial Duration

56 days

Participants

30 (29 completed)

Study Summary

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