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metformin and Chloasma

metformin has been researched along with Chloasma in 3 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metformin is an effective and safe adjuvant in the therapeutic scheme of various inflammatory dermatoses, skin neoplasms, endocrinology-related dermatosis, melasma, skin aging and wound healing processes."5.22[The role of metformin in the treatment of dermatological diseases: A narrative review]. ( Arbués-Espinosa, P; Cruañes-Monferrer, J; García-Gil, MF; Martínez-Cisneros, S; Monte-Serrano, J; Villagrasa-Boli, P, 2022)
"Metformin cream is a safe, potential effective treatment for melasma, which needs to be verified by long-term large scale studies in diffident populations."3.11Safety and efficacy of topical metformin 30% cream versus triple combination cream (Kligman's formula) in treating melasma: A randomized controlled study. ( AboAlsoud, ES; AbouKhodair Mohammed, H; Eldahshan, RM; Elsaie, ML, 2022)
"Melasma is a common acquired pigmentary disorder characterized by symmetric hyperpigmented macules on the face."2.94Topical metformin in the treatment of melasma: A preliminary clinical trial. ( Andanooru Chandrappa, NK; Banavase Channakeshavaiah, R, 2020)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's3 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
AboAlsoud, ES1
Eldahshan, RM1
AbouKhodair Mohammed, H1
Elsaie, ML1
Monte-Serrano, J1
Villagrasa-Boli, P1
Cruañes-Monferrer, J1
Arbués-Espinosa, P1
Martínez-Cisneros, S1
García-Gil, MF1
Banavase Channakeshavaiah, R1
Andanooru Chandrappa, NK1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Chloasma

ArticleYear
[The role of metformin in the treatment of dermatological diseases: A narrative review].
    Atencion primaria, 2022, Volume: 54, Issue:6

    Topics: Dermatitis; Humans; Melanosis; Metformin; Skin Diseases; Spain

2022

Trials

2 trials available for metformin and Chloasma

ArticleYear
Safety and efficacy of topical metformin 30% cream versus triple combination cream (Kligman's formula) in treating melasma: A randomized controlled study.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022, Volume: 21, Issue:6

    Topics: Humans; Hydroquinones; Melanosis; Metformin; Research Design; Treatment Outcome

2022
Topical metformin in the treatment of melasma: A preliminary clinical trial.
    Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2020, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Drug Combinations; Female; Fluocinolone Acetonide; Humans; Hydroquin

2020