research The first clinical experience on efficacy of topical flutamide on melasma compared with topical hydroquinone: a randomized clinical trial 38 citations , August 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Topical flutamide works as well as hydroquinone for melasma but needs more safety checks.
research The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study 11 citations , June 2020 in “Russian Open Medical Journal” Lower ferritin and serum iron levels may be linked to melasma.
research Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma: A Systematic Review 3 citations , July 2024 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating melasma but needs more research for confirmation.
research An Open-Label Comparative Study on the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Hydroquinone 4% Versus Hydroquinone 4% Alone in Melasma January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” Combining PRP with hydroquinone is more effective for treating melasma than using hydroquinone alone.
research Digital measurement of melasma: Towards eliminating subjectivity from treatment evaluation March 2010 The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women? in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.