The uses of tranexamic acid in dermatology: a review

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

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