The First Clinical Experience on Efficacy of Topical Flutamide on Melasma Compared with Topical Hydroquinone: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    August 2015 in “ Drug Design Development and Therapy ”
    Homayoun Sadeghi‐Bazargani, Hassan Edalatkhah
    Studysummary This study observed that topical flutamide may be as effective as hydroquinone for treating melasma, with a trend towards greater improvement and patient satisfaction, but recommends further research before clinical use.
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