Efficacy and safety of the combination of oral tranexamic acid and intense pulsed light versus oral tranexamic acid alone in the treatment of refractory Riehl's melanosis: A prospective, comparative study
Zhongyi Xu,
Chen Wang,
Xiaoxue Xing
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThere is no standardized and effective treatment modality for Riehl's melanosis.AimsTo compare the efficacy and safety of oral tranexamic acid (TXA) combined with intense pulsed light (IPL) versus TXA alone in the treatment of refractory Riehl's melanosis.MethodsA prospective study of 28 subjects with refractory Riehl's melanosis and Fitzpatrick Skin Types III or IV was conducted. All subjects received oral TXA 500 mg daily and 11 of them were treated in combination with monthly IPL therapy for 6 mon… Show more
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