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metformin and Hyperpigmentation

metformin has been researched along with Hyperpigmentation in 1 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.

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

Studies (1)

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's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Glick, A1
Sista, V1
Johnson, C1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Hyperpigmentation

ArticleYear
Oral Manifestations of Commonly Prescribed Drugs.
    American family physician, 2020, 11-15, Volume: 102, Issue:10

    Topics: Albuterol; Amlodipine; Anticonvulsants; Antihypertensive Agents; Atorvastatin; Bisphosphonate-Associ

2020