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kojic acid and Hyperpigmentation

kojic acid has been researched along with Hyperpigmentation in 22 studies

Hyperpigmentation: Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Kojic acid and arbutin-loaded thermosensitive gel spray can prove to be a promising strategy to treat hyperpigmentation."3.96Novel user-friendly night care spray to manage skin darkening. ( Prabhu, D; Ravikumar, P, 2020)
" In the past several years, kojic acid has gained popularity as a skincare ingredient to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma."3.96Kojic Acid for Melasma: Popular Ingredient in Skincare Products. ( Saedi, N; Wang, JV; Zachary, CM, 2020)
" In this study we provide conclusive evidence of the inhibition mechanism of two well studied tyrosinase inhibitors, KA (kojic acid) and HQ (hydroquinone), which are extensively used in hyperpigmentation treatment."3.83The unravelling of the complex pattern of tyrosinase inhibition. ( Adir, N; Deri, B; Fishman, A; Goldfeder, M; Guallar, V; Kanteev, M; Lecina, D, 2016)
" The two hydroxydaidzeins reduced melanin synthesis comparably to treatment with kojic acid, a proven whitening agent, in B16 melanoma cells."3.78Effects of ortho-dihydroxyisoflavone derivatives from Korean fermented soybean paste on melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells and human skin equivalents. ( Bae, JH; Goh, MJ; Kim, DH; Kim, HK; Na, YJ; Park, JS, 2012)
" It also inhibited melanin production by B16 melanoma cell line and normal human melanocytes more efficiently than kojic acid."3.77Dimeric cinnamoylamide derivatives as inhibitors of melanogenesis. ( Criton, M; Le Mellay-Hamon, V, 2011)
"The first-line treatment for hyperpigmentation involves topical formulations of conventional agents such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, and glycolic acid followed by oral formulations of therapeutic agents such as tranexamic acid, melatonin, and cysteamine hydrochloride."2.72Management of hyperpigmentation: Current treatments and emerging therapies. ( Nautiyal, A; Wairkar, S, 2021)
"Kojic acid (KA) is a natural metabolite produced by fungi that has the ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity in synthesis of melanin."2.61Kojic acid applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. ( Eslamifar, M; Khezri, K; Saeedi, M, 2019)

Research

Studies (22)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (13.64)18.2507
2000's3 (13.64)29.6817
2010's11 (50.00)24.3611
2020's5 (22.73)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ghani, U1
Ullah, N1
Tanveer, N1
Khan, HMS1
Akhtar, N1
Prabhu, D1
Ravikumar, P1
Khezri, K2
Saeedi, M2
Morteza-Semnani, K1
Akbari, J1
Rostamkalaei, SS1
Zachary, CM1
Wang, JV1
Saedi, N1
Nautiyal, A1
Wairkar, S1
Eslamifar, M1
Desai, S1
Ayres, E1
Bak, H1
Manco, M1
Lynch, S1
Raab, S1
Du, A1
Green, D1
Skobowiat, C1
Wangari-Talbot, J1
Zheng, Q1
Shokeen, D1
Deri, B1
Kanteev, M1
Goldfeder, M1
Lecina, D1
Guallar, V1
Adir, N1
Fishman, A1
Abdel-Halim, OB1
Marzouk, AM1
Mothana, R1
Awadh, N1
Kai, H1
Baba, M1
Okuyama, T1
García-Gavín, J1
González-Vilas, D1
Fernández-Redondo, V1
Toribio, J1
Criton, M1
Le Mellay-Hamon, V1
Cha, SH1
Ko, SC1
Kim, D1
Jeon, YJ1
Leyden, JJ1
Shergill, B1
Micali, G1
Downie, J1
Wallo, W1
Goh, MJ1
Park, JS1
Bae, JH1
Kim, DH1
Kim, HK1
Na, YJ1
Kolbe, L1
Mann, T1
Gerwat, W1
Batzer, J1
Ahlheit, S1
Scherner, C1
Wenck, H1
Stäb, F1
Kong, YH1
Jo, YO1
Cho, CW1
Son, D1
Park, S1
Rho, J1
Choi, SY1
Ellis, DA2
Tan, AK2
Ellis, CS1
Serra-Baldrich, E1
Tribó, MJ1
Camarasa, JG1

Reviews

5 reviews available for kojic acid and Hyperpigmentation

ArticleYear
Management of hyperpigmentation: Current treatments and emerging therapies.
    Pigment cell & melanoma research, 2021, Volume: 34, Issue:6

    Topics: Glycolates; Humans; Hydroquinones; Hyperpigmentation; Pyrones; Skin

2021
Kojic acid applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.
    Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 2019, Volume: 110

    Topics: Animals; Antifungal Agents; Antioxidants; Cosmetics; Free Radical Scavengers; Humans; Hyperpigmentat

2019
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color.
    Cutis, 2016, Volume: 97, Issue:1

    Topics: Chemexfoliation; Dermatitis; Dermatologic Agents; Dicarboxylic Acids; Drug Combinations; Ethanol; Gl

2016
Natural options for the management of hyperpigmentation.
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Arbutin; Cosmetics; Glycyrrhiza; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Plant Extracts;

2011
Superficial micropeels: glycolic acid and alpha-hydroxy acid with kojic acid.
    Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 1995, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Chemexfoliation; Clinical Protocols; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Glycolates; Humans; Hydroxy A

1995

Trials

2 trials available for kojic acid and Hyperpigmentation

ArticleYear
Effect of a Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, and Niacinamide Containing Serum on Facial Dyschromia: A Clinical Evaluation
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2019, May-01, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Dermatologic Agents; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Humans; Hyperpigme

2019
4-n-butylresorcinol, a highly effective tyrosinase inhibitor for the topical treatment of hyperpigmentation.
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2013, Volume: 27 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Arbutin; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones; Hyperpigmentation; Melanins;

2013

Other Studies

15 other studies available for kojic acid and Hyperpigmentation

ArticleYear
New potent inhibitors of tyrosinase: novel clues to binding of 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2(3H)-thiones, 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2(3H)-thiones, 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thiones, and substituted hydrazides to the dicopper active site.
    Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 2010, Jun-01, Volume: 18, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Azoles; Bacterial Proteins; Catalytic Domain; Catechol Oxidase; Copper; Drug Design; Enzyme

2010
Whitening effect of kojic acid dipalmitate loaded nanosized ethosomal gel for the treatment of hyperpigmentation: In vitro and in vivo characterization.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022, Volume: 21, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Monophenol Monooxygenase; Skin; Skin Absorptio

2022
Novel user-friendly night care spray to manage skin darkening.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2020, Volume: 19, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Arbutin; Chick Embryo; Chorioallantoic Membrane; Cosmeceuticals; Drug Compounding; Drug Lib

2020
An emerging technology in lipid research for targeting hydrophilic drugs to the skin in the treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders: kojic acid-solid lipid nanoparticles.
    Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology, 2020, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Drug Carriers; Drug Liberation; Humans; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Hyperpigm

2020
Kojic Acid for Melasma: Popular Ingredient in Skincare Products.
    Skinmed, 2020, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Dermatologic Agents; Facial Dermatoses; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Melanosis; Nonprescription Drugs;

2020
The unravelling of the complex pattern of tyrosinase inhibition.
    Scientific reports, 2016, 10-11, Volume: 6

    Topics: Bacillus megaterium; Enzyme Inhibitors; Hydroquinones; Hyperpigmentation; Kinetics; Melanins; Monoph

2016
A new tyrosinase inhibitor from Crinum yemense as potential treatment for hyperpigmentation.
    Die Pharmazie, 2008, Volume: 63, Issue:5

    Topics: Agaricus; Aldehydes; Crinum; Enzyme Inhibitors; Hyperpigmentation; Levodopa; Magnetic Resonance Spec

2008
Inhibitory effect of Cucumis sativus on melanin production in melanoma B16 cells by downregulation of tyrosinase expression.
    Planta medica, 2008, Volume: 74, Issue:15

    Topics: Animals; Antioxidants; Cucumis sativus; Hyperpigmentation; Melanins; Melanoma, Experimental; Mice; M

2008
Pigmented contact dermatitis due to kojic acid. A paradoxical side effect of a skin lightener.
    Contact dermatitis, 2010, Volume: 62, Issue:1

    Topics: Cosmetics; Dermatitis, Contact; Female; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Middle Aged; Pyrones; Skin Pigmen

2010
Dimeric cinnamoylamide derivatives as inhibitors of melanogenesis.
    Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 2011, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Cell Line; Cell Line, Tumor; Coumaric Acids; Dermatologic Agents; Dimerization; Ethylenedia

2011
Screening of marine algae for potential tyrosinase inhibitor: those inhibitors reduced tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis in zebrafish.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2011, Volume: 38, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Bleaching Agents; Cell Line; Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; Enzyme Inhibitors; Hyperpigmenta

2011
Effects of ortho-dihydroxyisoflavone derivatives from Korean fermented soybean paste on melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells and human skin equivalents.
    Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2012, Volume: 26, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival; Enzyme Activation; Fe

2012
Inhibitory effects of cinnamic acid on melanin biosynthesis in skin.
    Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 2008, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Antioxidants; Blotting, Western; Cell Survival; Cinnamates; Guinea Pigs; Hyperpigmentation;

2008
How we do it: management of facial hyperpigmentation.
    The Journal of otolaryngology, 1997, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Chemexfoliation; Face; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Laser Therapy; Pyrones

1997
Allergic contact dermatitis from kojic acid.
    Contact dermatitis, 1998, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Female; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Ointments; Patch Tests; Pyro

1998