Efficacy and Safety of Using Combination of 755-nm Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and 2% Hydroquinone Compared With 2% Hydroquinone Alone for the Treatment of Melasma: a Randomized Split-face Controlled Trial

Summary

This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of using combination of 755-nm picosecond alexandrite laser and 2% hydroquinone compared with 2% hydroquinone alone for the treatment of melasma: A randomized split-face controlled trial

Timeline

Start

2020-10

Primary completion

2021-01

Completion

2021-02

Publications

• Manuskiatti W, Yan C, Gulfan MCB, Techapichetvanich T, Wanitphakdeedecha R. Combination of a 755-nm picosecond laser and hydroquinone 2% cream versus hydroquinone 2% cream alone for the treatment of melasma: A randomized, split-face, and controlled trial. Lasers Surg Med. 2022 Dec;54(10):1245-1250. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23615. Epub 2022 Nov 8.

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