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Topical Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) for Melasma in Black Patients

Archives of Dermatology · 1994 · Vol. 130(6) · pp. 727–727
Candance K. Kimbrough-Green

Abstract

This controlled study demonstrates that topical 0.1% tretinoin lightens melasma in black patients, with only mild side effects.

Dermatologic Treatments and Researchmelanin and skin pigmentationSkin Protection and AgingMelasmaMedicineDermatologyTretinoinHyperpigmentationRetinoic acid

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AdultAgedBlack or African AmericanColorimetryFemaleHumansMaleMelanosisMiddle AgedTretinoinBlack People
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