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Dramatic Improvement of Long Lasting Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation by Oral and Topical Tranexamic Acid
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 1 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 3 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 4 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 5 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 6 Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications·Volume 02 (2012)·Pages 62–63·Published 20 June 2012·DOI10.4236/jcdsa.2012.22014
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Abstract
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is common problem, but its treatment still remains challenging. Tranexamic acid has been used to treat or prevent excessive bleeding loss in various medical conditions. There have been some reports of the effect of oral and topical tranexamic acid for treatment of pigmented disorder. Herein we report on a case of female patient who showed improvement of PIH after oral and topical tranexamic acid administration.
KeywordsPost-Inflammatory HyperpigmentationTranexamic Acid
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