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lactic acid and Melanosis

lactic acid has been researched along with Melanosis in 10 studies

Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Melanosis: Disorders of increased melanin pigmentation that develop without preceding inflammatory disease.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Melasma is a common challenging pigmentary skin disorder especially in dark-skinned females urging them to seek medical help."2.84Combined Jessner Solution and Trichloroacetic Acid Versus Trichloroacetic Acid Alone in the Treatment of Melasma in Dark-Skinned Patients. ( Abdel-Meguid, AM; Ismail, SA; Taha, EA, 2017)
" The incidence of adverse effect was maximum with GA peel followed by lactic peel and vitamin C."2.82Clinical efficacy and safety of 20% glycolic peel, 15% lactic peel, and topical 20% vitamin C in constitutional type of periorbital melanosis: a comparative study. ( Dayal, S; Jain, VK; Khetri, S; Sahu, P, 2016)
"Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that has not been used before in chemical peeling of melasma."2.71Lactic acid as a new therapeutic peeling agent in melasma. ( Al-Mashhadani, SA; Al-Tikreety, MM; Sharquie, KE, 2005)
"Melasma is an acquired challenging pigmentary skin problem, which commonly affects the face."1.62Modified Jessner's Solution Combined With Trichloroacetic Acid 20% Versus Glycolic Acid 70% Combined With Trichloroacetic Acid 20% in the Treatment of Melasma. ( Abdel Motaleb, AA; Abdel-Majid, EM; Helmy, ER, 2021)
"Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that has not been used before in chemical peeling of melasma."1.33Lactic acid chemical peels as a new therapeutic modality in melasma in comparison to Jessner's solution chemical peels. ( Al-Mashhadani, SA; Al-Tikreety, MM; Sharquie, KE, 2006)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (10.00)18.2507
2000's4 (40.00)29.6817
2010's4 (40.00)24.3611
2020's1 (10.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abdel-Majid, EM1
Helmy, ER1
Abdel Motaleb, AA1
Lee, DB2
Suh, HS2
Choi, YS2
Dayal, S1
Sahu, P1
Jain, VK1
Khetri, S1
Abdel-Meguid, AM1
Taha, EA1
Ismail, SA1
Azzam, OA1
Leheta, TM1
Nagui, NA1
Shaarawy, E1
Hay, RM1
Hilal, RF1
Sharquie, KE2
Al-Tikreety, MM2
Al-Mashhadani, SA2
Ejaz, A1
Raza, N1
Iftikhar, N1
Muzzafar, F1
Lawrence, N1
Cox, SE1
Brody, HJ1

Trials

8 trials available for lactic acid and Melanosis

ArticleYear
A comparative study of low-fluence 1,064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser with or without chemical peeling using Jessner's solution in melasma patients.
    Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology, 2014, Volume: 16, Issue:6

    Topics: Asian People; Chemexfoliation; Combined Modality Therapy; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Et

2014
A comparative study of low-fluence 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with or without chemical peeling using Jessner's solution in melasma patients.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2014, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Chemexfoliation; Combined Modality Therapy; Dermatologic Agents; Dou

2014
Clinical efficacy and safety of 20% glycolic peel, 15% lactic peel, and topical 20% vitamin C in constitutional type of periorbital melanosis: a comparative study.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2016, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Antioxidants; Ascorbic Acid; Chemexfoliation; Eye; Facial Dermatos

2016
Combined Jessner Solution and Trichloroacetic Acid Versus Trichloroacetic Acid Alone in the Treatment of Melasma in Dark-Skinned Patients.
    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2017, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Chemexfoliation; Drug Combinations; Drug Therapy, Combination; Ethanol; Female;

2017
Different therapeutic modalities for treatment of melasma.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2009, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Drug Combinations; Ethanol; Female; Humans; Hydroquinones; Keratolyt

2009
Lactic acid as a new therapeutic peeling agent in melasma.
    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2005, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Chemexfoliation; Female; Humans; Keratolytic Agents; Lactic Acid; Male; Melanosis; Severity o

2005
Comparison of 30% salicylic acid with Jessner's solution for superficial chemical peeling in epidermal melasma.
    Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 2008, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Asian People; Chemexfoliation; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Ethanol; F

2008
Treatment of melasma with Jessner's solution versus glycolic acid: a comparison of clinical efficacy and evaluation of the predictive ability of Wood's light examination.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1997, Volume: 36, Issue:4

    Topics: Chemexfoliation; Colorimetry; Drug Combinations; Ethanol; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Glycolates; Hum

1997

Other Studies

2 other studies available for lactic acid and Melanosis

ArticleYear
Modified Jessner's Solution Combined With Trichloroacetic Acid 20% Versus Glycolic Acid 70% Combined With Trichloroacetic Acid 20% in the Treatment of Melasma.
    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2021, 05-01, Volume: 47, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Chemexfoliation; Drug Combinations; Drug Therapy, Combination; Ethanol; Female; Glycolates; H

2021
Lactic acid chemical peels as a new therapeutic modality in melasma in comparison to Jessner's solution chemical peels.
    Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 2006, Volume: 32, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Chemexfoliation; Drug Combinations; Ethanol; Female; Humans; Lactic Acid; Male; Melanosis; Re

2006