The uses of tranexamic acid in dermatology: a review
Recommended Citation
Kim KM, and Lim HW. The uses of tranexamic acid in dermatology: a review. Int J Dermatol 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-24-2022
Publication Title
International journal of dermatology
Abstract
Tranexamic acid is a plasmin inhibitor that is used off-label for the treatment of melasma. The use of tranexamic acid has expanded in the field of dermatology based on its anti-inflammatory and anti-melanin-producing properties, which include the treatment of rosacea, urticaria, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Tranexamic acid may have more uses in dermatology that require future studies. It should be used with caution during the COVID-19 pandemic given its procoagulant nature.
PubMed ID
35323992
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
