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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "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." | 3.11 | Safety 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." | 2.94 | Topical metformin in the treatment of melasma: A preliminary clinical trial. ( Andanooru Chandrappa, NK; Banavase Channakeshavaiah, R, 2020) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 3 (100.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| AboAlsoud, ES | 1 |
| Eldahshan, RM | 1 |
| AbouKhodair Mohammed, H | 1 |
| Elsaie, ML | 1 |
| Monte-Serrano, J | 1 |
| Villagrasa-Boli, P | 1 |
| Cruañes-Monferrer, J | 1 |
| Arbués-Espinosa, P | 1 |
| Martínez-Cisneros, S | 1 |
| García-Gil, MF | 1 |
| Banavase Channakeshavaiah, R | 1 |
| Andanooru Chandrappa, NK | 1 |
1 review available for metformin and Chloasma
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[The role of metformin in the treatment of dermatological diseases: A narrative review].
Topics: Dermatitis; Humans; Melanosis; Metformin; Skin Diseases; Spain | 2022 |
2 trials available for metformin and Chloasma
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Safety and efficacy of topical metformin 30% cream versus triple combination cream (Kligman's formula) in treating melasma: A randomized controlled study.
Topics: Humans; Hydroquinones; Melanosis; Metformin; Research Design; Treatment Outcome | 2022 |
Topical metformin in the treatment of melasma: A preliminary clinical trial.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Drug Combinations; Female; Fluocinolone Acetonide; Humans; Hydroquin | 2020 |