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Is Topical Zinc Effective in the Treatment of Melasma? A Double-Blind Randomized Comparative Study

Alireza Yousefi, Zahra Khani Khoozani, Saeed Zakerzadeh Forooshani, Nooshin Omrani, Amir Mansoor Moini, Yasaman Eskandari

Dermatologic Surgery · 2013 · 24 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

Topical zinc therapy is not highly effective in reducing the severity of melasma, but further trials are needed to determine whether adding zinc to current topical treatments could improve treatment response.

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Random allocation software for parallel group randomized trials

Mahmoud Saghaei · BMC Medical Research Methodology · 2004 · 783 citations · Full text

Reliability assessment and validation of the Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) and a new modified MASI scoring method

Amit G. Pandya, Linda S. Hynan, Rafia Bhore et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 312 citations · Full text

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Efficacy and safety of a new triple-combination agent for the treatment of facial melasma.

Susan C. Taylor, Helen Torok, Terry M. Jones et al. · PubMed · 2003 · 172 citations

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Prevalence and awareness of melasma during pregnancy

Athar Moin, Zahra Jabery, Nader Fallah · International Journal of Dermatology · 2006 · 138 citations

The efficacy of a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the treatment of melasma.

María José Domínguez Vázquez, Jorge L. Sánchez · PubMed · 1983 · 66 citations

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