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Hydroquinone
Clinical trials
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Clinical assessment of the efficacy of topical nano-formulation of tranexamic acid/niacinamide in melasmaClinical assessment of the efficacy of tranexamic acid-niacinamide loaded niosome in comparison to tranexamic acid-niacinamide and hydroquinone conventional creams in melasmaIRCT20220609055116N1
Comparing the effectiveness of a dermo-cosmetic product vs 4% hydroquinone cream for facial melasma treatment: a controlled clinical studyRandomized, double-blind, comparative clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a dermo-cosmetic product versus 4% hydroquinone cream for treatment of facial melasmaISRCTN16361887
A Clinical trial to study the effects of two drugs , metformin lotion and modified kligman formula cream in patients with melasma , a type of facial pigmentation.A split face study to compare efficacy and safety of Modified Kligman Formula (Hydroquinone 2% + Tretinoin 0.05% + Flucinolone Acetonide 0.01%) with Topical Metformin 30% in the patients with Melasma - A Prospective Comparative Study in Tertiary Care Hospital - NILCTRI/2024/10/075324
The effectiveness of hydroquinone 4% versus hydroquinone 4% with intradermal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of lichen planus pigmentosus: A comparative split-face clinical trialThe effectiveness of hydroquinone 4% versus hydroquinone 4% with intradermal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of lichen planus pigmentosus: A comparative split-face clinical trialTCTR20240430003
A study for the treatment of melasma which compares the effectiveness and side effects of metformin cream with triple combination cream which contains steroid plus hydroquinone plus retinoid skin lightening agents and tranexamic acid cream.A randomised comparative study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thirty percent metformin cream versus triple combination cream versus tranexamic acid cream in the treatment of melasma - NilCTRI/2024/07/070009
A study on patients suffering from Melasma (a skin problem caused by brown to gray-brown patches on the face) to determine efficacy and safety of 2 skin care products which are Cysteamine cream with Hydroquinone cream.A prospective, randomized, comparative open label study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Cysteamine 5% cream with Hydroquinone 4 % cream in patients with Melasma.CTRI/2024/04/066500
To Assess the skin irritation potential of Non-Hydroquinone night cream,HA Face Serum,Moisturizer,Hair Strengthening Shampoo,Conditioner,Hair Oil, by repeated application of patches on human skinTo evaluate the skin irritation and sensitization potential of the 6 Investigational products by repeated application of occlusive patches - Not ApplicableCTRI/2023/07/054853
Cysteamine Compared to Hydroquinone in MelasmaCompare the Efficacy and Safety Profile of Cysteamine and Hydroquinone in Melasma as Topical ApplicationNCT05969587
To assess the test Non-Hydroquinone night cream is not known to produce pimples/Acne after application.To assess the safety & efficacy of SKINOVATE- Non-Hydroquinone night cream for its non-comedogenic effect. - Not ApplicableCTRI/2023/07/054650
Efficacy and Safety of Topical Metformin 30% in the Treatment of Melasma Compared to Triple Combination Cream(0.05% tretinoin, 2% hydroquinone, 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide)Efficacy and Safety of Topical Metformin 30% in the Treatment of Melasma Compared to Triple Combination Cream(0.05% tretinoin, 2% hydroquinone, 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide)IRCT20210823052264N9
EFFICACY and TOLERABILITY of TESTED FORMULA VS. HYDROQUINONE 4% in the TREATMENT of FACIAL MELASMAEVALUATION of the EFFICACY and TOLERABILITY of TESTED FORMULA VS. HYDROQUINONE 4% in the TREATMENT of FACIAL MELASMA OVER 3 MONTHSNCT06787846
Comparative analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Topical Metformin and Topical Hydroquinone in MelasmaSafety and Efficacy of Topical Metformin and Topical Hydroquinone in patients with Melasma : A Randomized Control Trial - NILCTRI/2025/05/086473
Comparative study on the effectiveness of alpha bright serum versus 2% hydroquinone cream for melasma treatment in ThailandComparative study on the effectiveness of alpha bright serum versus 2% hydroquinone cream for melasma treatment in ThailandTCTR20250217008
A study to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of oral metformin in treatment of melasma in Indian population.An assessor blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of oral metformin with topical 4 percent hydroquinone vs topical 4 percent hydroquinone alone in treatment of melasma in Indian skin types. - NILCTRI/2025/02/080911
Efficacy of Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream in the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Split-face Controlled StudyRandomised Double-blinded Split-face Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream Compared to Topical Hydroquinone 2% Cream for the Treatment of Melasma.NCT06957834
Comparison of the effect of cysteamine cream and hydroquinone cream in the treatment of acne pigmentationComparison of the therapeutic efficacy of cysteamine 5% cream with Hydroquinon 4% cream in acne-induced postinflammatory hyperpigmentation patientsIRCT20140212016557N5
Comparison of Topical Silymarin With Hydroquinone in the Treatment of MelasmaComparison of Topical Silymarin With Hydroquinone in the Treatment of MelasmaNCT03982849
Comparison of the effect of cysteamine cream and hydroquinone cream in the treatment of melasmaComparison of the therapeutic efficacy of cysteamine 5% cream with Hydroquinon 4% cream in epidermal melasma patientsIRCT20140212016557N4
Comparision of topical 5 percent Cysteamine cream and 4 percent Hydroquinone cream in melasmaComparative efficacy of topical 5 percent Cysteamine cream and 4 percent Hydroquinone cream in melasma - NILCTRI/2024/11/076217
The benefit of Nicotinamide + Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid, compared to Hydroquinone in the treatment of MelasmaEfficacy and safety topical Nicotinamide 10%, associated with VCPMG 5% and Hyaluronic Acid 5%, compared to Hydroquinone 4% tested in Brazilian women with Melasma: a double-blind, randomized and controlled trialRBR-4mkfmr8
A randomized split-face double-blind control trial of the Efficacy of Hydroquinone-free skin brightening serum (Melacare) on Improvement of Melasma versus placebo in THAISEfficacy of Hydroquinone-free skin brightening serum (Melacare) on Improvement of Melasma: A randomized split-face double-blind control trialTCTR20210604008
Comparison of Azelaic Acid 20 % Cream Versus Hydroquinone 4% Cream as an Adjuvant to Oral Tranexamic Acid in MelasmaComparative Efficacy of Azelaic Acid 20% Cream Versus Hydroquinone 4% Cream as an Adjuvant to Oral Tranexamic Acid in MelasmaNCT05887219
Salicylic Acid Peels Combined With 4% Hydroquinone in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Melasma in Hispanic WomenThe Efficacy of Salicylic Acid Peels Combined With 4% Hydroquinone Cream Versus 4% Hydroquinone Cream Alone in the Treatment of Hispanic Women With Moderate to Severe MelasmaNCT00616239
Efficacy of 5% cysteamine vs 4% hydroquinone in melasmaEfficacy of 5% cysteamine vs 4% hydroquinone in melasmaIRCT20210823052264N13
Comparison of topical ?% Methimazole and 4 % Hydroquinone effect on melasmaComparison of the effect of topical Methimazole 5% versus topical Hydroquinone 4% on the improvement of melasma lesionsIRCT20091012002581N9
Interventional study comparing the effectiveness of topical metformin 30 % cream plus hydroquinone 4 % cream vs topical hydroquinone 4% cream alone in melasma -a randomised non inferiority open label study.Comparison of effectiveness of topical metformin 30% plus 4%hydroquinone cream vs topical hydroquinone 4% cream alone in melasma -A randomised non inferiority open lable study - nilCTRI/2024/11/076845
evaluating effectivness of Plasma rich in growth factor (PRGF) in the treatment of melasmaComparision of efficacy of 4% hydroquinone alone and combined with Plasma rich in growth factor (PRGF) in the treatment of melasmaIRCT20221016056188N1
Oral and Topical Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of MelasmaOral and 5% Topical Tranexamic Acid in Monotherapy Compared With 4% Topical Hydroquinone for the Treatment of Melasma: Three-arm Randomized, Double-blinded Clinical TrialNCT03585179
Efficacy of oralTranexamicAcid in melasmaComparison of efficacy of oralTranexamicAcid with4% topical hydroquinone in the treatment of melasma.IRCT20180111038311N1
Comparison of the effect of conventional and liposomal topical hydroquinone 4 % on melasma treatmentA comparative study between conventional and liposomal topical hydroquinone 4 % on melasma treatmentIRCT201405283862N13
Efficacy of Hydroquinone 2% cream versus Tranexamic Acid InjectionComparison of the Efficacy of Hydroquinone 2% cream versus Tranexamic Acid Injection in Treatment of MelasemaIRCT2017040533244N1
A study to compare efficacy of intradermal Tranexamic acid injections versus topical Tranexamic acid gel versus topical triple combination (Hydroquinone 2 %, Tretinion 0.025%, Flucinolone acetonide 0.01%) cream in patients suffering from melasmaThe comparative study of the efficacy of intradermal tranexamic acid V/S 3% topical tranexamic acid V/S topical triple combination (hydroquinone 2 %, tretinion 0.025%, flucinolone acetonide 0.01%) in melasma.CTRI/2017/07/009158
5% Hydroquinone with Non-ablative fractional 1540 Erbium YAG Laser in the Treatment of MelasmaComparison combination of hydroquinon 5% with laser Non-ablative fractional 1540 erbium YAG versus hydroquinon 5% in treatment of melasmaIRCT2017061727097N3
A Comparative Study for Efficacy and Safety Between 4% Hydroquinone Cream With or Without Fractional Picosecond 1,064 nm Laser for the Treatment of Dermal or Mixed Type MelasmaA Comparative Study for Efficacy and Safety Between 4% Hydroquinone Cream With or Without Fractional Picosecond 1,064 nm Laser for the Treatment of Dermal or Mixed Type MelasmaNCT03049059
Clinical trial of evaluation of Methimazole 5% cream effectiveness versus Hydroquinone cream 2% to reduce pregnancy spots (melasma)EvaluationĀ of Methimazole 5% cream effectiveness versus Hydroquinone cream 2% in patient with melasma, referred to Dermatology ClinicIRCT2016073129145N1
The effect of finasteride for the treatment of melasmaComparison of the efficacy of oral finastride and topical hydroquinone versus placebo and topical hydroquinone in treatment of melasmaIRCT2016031627077N1
Compare the effect of methimazole and hydroquinone cream in the treatment of melasmaA comparative study of hydroquinone cream 4% and methimasole cream 5% in melasma patientsIRCT2016041727445N1
treatment of melasmaCompare the effect of hydroquinone 4% and 20% Zlvyyk acid in the treatment of melasmaIRCT2014110919885N1
Comparison of topical and oral treatments of melasmaComparison of therapeutic effect of oral and topical tranexamic acid in the treatment of patients with facial melasma receiving topical hydroquinoneIRCT201411033566N7
Comparsion the effect of local application of parsley (petroselinium crispum) with hydroquinone cream on reduction the severity of epidermal melasmaComparsion the effect of local application of parsley (petroselinium crispum) with hydroquinone cream on reduction the severity of epidermal melasma: A randomized clinical trialIRCT2014070518358N1
The extra benefit of using topical Clobetasol before Hydroquinone 4% in the treatment of MelasmaTopical Clobetasol as an adjunct treatment to 4% Hydroquinone in moderate to severe facial Melasma: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trialRBR-4mzcwpw
Combination Alexandrite Laser and Topical Therapy vs Topical Therapy Alone for Treatment of MelasmaA Randomized, Split-Face, Double-Blind Clinical Pilot Study of Combination Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and Non-Hydroquinone Topical Therapy Versus Topical Therapy Alone for the Treatment of Facial MelasmaNCT02095756
Efficacy and safety of a 4% hydroquinone cream (Melanoderm 4%) for the treatment of melasma.Efficacy and safety of a 4% hydroquinone cream (Melanoderm 4%) for the treatment of melasma: a randomized controlled split-face study.EUCTR2013-003501-25-ES
Clinical efficacy of hydroquinone in glaucoma patients with prostaglandin-induced eyelid pigmentationClinical efficacy of hydroquinone in glaucoma patients with prostaglandin-induced eyelid pigmentation - Clinical efficacy of hydroquinone in prostaglandin-induced eyelid pigmentationJPRN-UMIN000011524
Clinical Trial of Hydroquinone Versus Miconazol in MelasmaDouble Blind Randomized Study of 2% Miconazol Versus 4% Hydroquinone in the Treatment for Melasma.NCT01661556
A clinical trial to study the effect of triple combination of Triglow cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Fluocinolone acetonide in patients with facial melasma.Assessment of efficacy and safety of ?Triglow? Cream (Combination of Hydroquinone 2%, Tretinoin 0.05% and Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%) in the treatment of Facial Melasma.CTRI/2011/091/000054
Azelaic Acid Versus Hydroquinone in MelasmaEfficacy & Safety of Azelaic Acid 15% Gel vs. Hydroquinone 4% Cream in the Treatment of MelasmaNCT00927771
Evaluation of a new substance (isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinolcream) compared to the use of hydroquinone 4% cream to treat facial blemishesEfficacy and safety of topical 0,2% Thiamidol versus 4% Hydroquinone in the treatment of facial Melasma in women: a randomized and evaluator blinded clinical trialRBR-87kphy
Combination of Hydroquinone and Fractional CO2 Laser vs. Hydroquinone Monotherapy in Melasma Treatment: A Randomized Split-face Clinical TrialComparison of Effectiveness of Hydroquinone 4% and Fractional CO2 Laser combination vs. Hydroquinone 4% Monotherapy in women from the age range of 20-50 years with melasma.IRCT20171222037987N1
Monobenzyl Ether of Hydroquinone in Depigmentation of Vitiligo.Monobenzyl Ether of Hydroquinone (MBEH) 20% and 40% Cream in Depigmentation of Vitiligo Patients: Randomized controlled trial.PACTR201808699550182
Efficacy and Safety of a 4% Hydroquinone Cream for the Treatment of MelasmaEfficacy and Safety of a 4% Hydroquinone Cream (Melanoderm 4%) for the Treatment of Melasma: a Randomized Controlled Split-face StudyNCT02095990
Oral Tranexamic Acid and Topical Hydroquinone in the Treatment of MelasmaRandomized, Controlled, Double-blind Study of Oral Tranexamic Acid and Topical Hydroquinone in the Treatment of MelasmaNCT03751163
Evaluation of Hexyresorcinol vs Hydroquinone for PhotoagingRandomized, Double-Blind Evaluation of Hexyresorcinol vs Hydroquinone for PhotoagingNCT04345094
Efficacy and Safety of Using Combination of 755-nm Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and 2% Hydroquinone Compared With 2% Hydroquinone Alone for the Treatment of Melasma: a Randomized Split-face Controlled TrialEfficacy and Safety of Using Combination of 755-nm Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and 2% Hydroquinone Compared With 2% Hydroquinone Alone for the Treatment of Melasma: a Randomized Split-face Controlled TrialNCT04597203
evaluating effectiveness of combination therapy with niosomal kojic acid and arbutin in melasmaComparision of niosomal kojic acid and arbutin with hydroquinone 4% in the treatment of melasma patientsIRCT20200623047891N1
A randomized, double-blind, split-face study of topical silymarin versus 2% hydroquinone cream in melasmaA randomized, double-blind, split-face study of topical silymarin versus 2% hydroquinone cream in melasmaTCTR20210729003
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Three-Arm, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fluocinolone Acetonide, Hydroquinone, and Tretinoin Cream in Patients with Moderate to Severe MelasmaA Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Three-arm, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fluocinolone Acetonide, Hydroquinone, and Tretinoin Cream in Patients with Moderate to Severe MelasmaChiCTR2100043798
Prospective Evaluation of Topical Almond Oil vs HydroquinoneProspective Evaluation of Topical Almond Oil vs Hydroquinone on the Appearance of Facial Pigmentation and the Stability of the MicrobiomeNCT04875715
Evaluation of a new substance (cysteamine 5% cream) compared to the use of hydroquinone 4% cream to treat facial blemishesCysteamine 5% cream versus hydroquinone 4% cream in the treatment of facial melasma: a clinical parallel trial, controlled and blind assessmentRBR-5khj37
Effect of hydroquinone 4% topical cream versus glucosamine 2% topical cream on treatment of melasmaEffect of hydroquinone 4% topical cream versus glucosamine 2% topical cream on treatment of melasma: a double-blind randomized clinical trialIRCT20120215009014N399
Comparative study between topical hydroquinone 4% alone versus its combination with intradermal autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of melasma: a split-face controlled trialComparative study between topical hydroquinone 4% alone versus its combination with intradermal autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of melasma: a split-face controlled trialTCTR20210925002
To Compare the efficacy of Transamic acid (TA) injection vs Hydroquinone, Flucinolone acetonide and Tretinoin for melasmaTo Compare the efficacy of Transamic acid (TA) mesotherapy vs Hydroquinone, Flucinolone acetonide and Tretinoin for melasmaIRCT20210823052264N1
Evaluation of NLC nanoparticles containing hydroquinone, tretinoin, and fluocinolone in the treatment of melasmaEvaluation of safety and efficacy of Nanostructured lipid carrier( NLC) nanoparticles containing hydroquinone, tretinoin, and fluocinolone compared with conventional formulation in the treatment of melasmaIRCT20161207031288N13
Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid Versus Topical 4% Hydroquinone in MelasmaComparison of Efficacy of Intralesional Tranexamic Acid Versus Topical 4% Hydroquinone in Treating MelasmaIRCT20220709055422N1
Effect Of Tranexamic acid By Microneedling in Melasma.Comparison of Transxamic Acid( 4mg/ml) Effects By Microneedling with Hydroquinone( 4%) Ointment in Treatment of Melasma Patients.IRCT20180811040761N1
Randomized and Open Label Study for Safety and Efficacy of DBI-102 vs. Vehicle vs. Hydroquinone on Skin Pigmentation and LentigosA Randomized, Observer-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Twice Daily Application of Ruboxistaurin (DBI-102) Gel Vs.Vehicle Gel Vs. Hydroquinone Cream on Sun-Exposed and Sun-Protected Skin of AdultsNCT05511948
comparsion between two drugs for the treatment of facial pigmentationA comparartive study of the efficacy of once daily 4 % hydroquinone and 2% kojic acid cream for the treatment of facial melasma: A Randomized control trailCTRI/2021/08/035625
The effect of tranexamic acid and hydroquinone in melasmaComparison of the efficacy of intradermal injecting of tranexamix acid and hydroquinone cream in the treatment of melasmaIRCT20180909040979N5
A clinical trial to study the effects of two drugs, Tranexamic acid and Hydroquinone in patients with melasmaA COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF TOPICAL 5% TRANEXAMIC ACID SOLUTION VS 3% HYDROQUINONE CREAM IN MELASMA.CTRI/2017/10/010049
Clinical Study to Evaluate Unani Compound Topical Formulation Compared With Topical Cream Hydroquinone 4%A Randomized, Controlled, Parallel Group, Single Blind Clinical Study to Evaluate The Efficacy and Safety of a Unani Compound Topical Formulation in the Treatment of Kalaf (Melasma) - PGIFCTRI/2019/09/021159
A randomized, split-face, comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Eucerin ultraWHITE+ spotless and the combination of 2%hydroquinone and 4%arbutin for the treatment of skin hyperpigmentationA randomized, split-face, comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Eucerin ultraWHITE+ spotless and the combination of 2%hydroquinone and 4%arbutin for the treatment of skin hyperpigmentationTCTR20190614008
Treatment of Melasma with Cysteamine cream compared to Hydroquinone creamEvaluation of the efficacy of cysteamine cream compared to hydroquinone cream in the treatment of melasma: a randomised, double-blind, multi-centre trial.ACTRN12619000406101
"""Effect of Terminalia Chebula in treatment of melasma"""Evaluating the effect of Myrobalan (Terminalia Chebula.) cream, 5% compared to hydroquinone cream, 2% in the treatment of melasmaIRCT20110310006026N10
Efficacy and tolerability of a topical skin-lightening cosmetic product combination on facial dyspigmentation compared with 4% hydroquinoneEfficacy and tolerability of a topical skin-lightening CPP on subjects presenting facial dyspigmentation compared with 4% hydroquinoneISRCTN33310512